Understanding the processes that lead to star formation is essential for addressing key questions in modern astronomy, from the origin of the Solar System to the evolution of galaxies. While a broad framework for star formation in the Milky Way has been established, several critical aspects remain unresolved. In particular, the influence of the
environment properties, such as stellar density...
In this talk, I will review our current understanding of resolved stellar populations in nearby galaxies, with particular emphasis on the progress enabled by JWST. I will then discuss the advances expected from the ELT, focusing on the unprecedented spatial resolution achievable with the MORFEO-MICADO system. Finally, I will explore future prospects opened by HWO and its potential to push the...
