New details on a mysterious Milky Way region called ‘The Brick’ reveal it’s even stranger than scientists thought By Jackie Wattles , CNN 5 minute read ...

When navigating a place that we're only somewhat familiar with, we often rely on unique landmarks to help make our way. However, if we're looking for an office in a brick building, and there are many ...

(CNN) — A box-shaped cloud of opaque dust that lies at the center of our galaxy has long perplexed scientists, and observations that reveal a new detail about its composition are deepening the ...

The cloud, nicknamed “the Brick” for its visual impenetrability and rectangular appearance, was previously estimated to hold more than 100,000 times the mass of the sun.

New details on a mysterious Milky Way region called ‘The Brick’ reveal it’s even stranger than scientists thought. Jackie Wattles, CNN. Thu, December 7, 2023 at 9:26 PM UTC. 6 min read.

The James Webb Space Telescope is giving researchers new insight into a bizarre, opaque cloud nicknamed “The Brick.” New details on a mysterious Milky Way region called ‘The Brick’ reveal ...

All the ice in a region such as the Brick can give scientists new insight into our solar system - even our home planet. The ice and water that exist on Earth, for example, likely arrived here via ...