We describe an overall picture of galactic-scale star formation. Recent high-resolution
magneto-hydrodynamical simulations of two-fluid dynamics with cooling, heating, and …

A major question in the field of star formation is how molecular clouds form out of the diffuse
interstellar medium (ISM). Recent advances in 3D dust mapping are revolutionizing our view …

In this chapter we review recent advances in understanding the roles that magnetic fields
play throughout the star formation process, gained through observations and simulations of …

Young massive clusters (YMCs) are recently formed astronomical objects with unusually
high star formation rates. We propose the collision of giant molecular clouds (GMCs) as a …

Context. Feedback by massive stars shapes the interstellar medium and is thought to
influence subsequent star formation. The details of this process are under debate. Aims. We …

We present the identification of the previously unnoticed physical association between the
Corona Australis molecular cloud (CrA), traced by interstellar dust emission, and two shell …

We present a new analysis of the interstellar protons toward the TeV γ-ray SNR RX J0852.
0− 4622 (G266. 2− 1.2, Vela Jr.). We used the NANTEN2 12 CO (J= 1–0) and Australia …

Context. Massive stars and their associated ionized (H II) regions could play a key role in the
formation and evolution of filaments that host star formation. However, the properties of …

Complex turbulent motions of magnetized gas are ubiquitous in the interstellar medium
(ISM). The source of this turbulence, however, is still poorly understood. Previous work …

Simulations from the scales of isolated galaxies to clouds have been instrumental in
informing us about molecular cloud formation and evolution. Simulations are able to …