Galaxies have long been viewed as massive star factories, with the assumption that the more gas a galaxy holds, the more stars it can produce. However, recent research challenges this notion, suggesting that the location of hydrogen gas within a galaxy plays a critical role in star formation. The WALLABY survey, using the ASKAP telescope in Western Australia, aims to map atomic hydrogen gas in nearby galaxies to understand the star formation process better. By focusing on the distribution of hydrogen gas within galaxies, astronomers have discovered that the amount of star formation is more closely linked to the presence of hydrogen gas within the stellar disk rather than in the outer regions. This finding explains why some galaxies with large gas reservoirs produce relatively few stars, as much of the gas may be located too far from star-forming regions. The study, led by PhD student Seona Lee, analyzed hydrogen maps for a significant sample size of galaxies, highlighting the importance of zooming in on the location of gas within galaxies to comprehend the star formation mechanism. This research not only sheds light on the intricate relationship between gas distribution and star formation but also provides valuable insights into unraveling cosmic mysteries related to galaxy evolution and star formation processes.