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She Left Her Wheelchair on Earth and Floated Among the Stars
Humanity,Universe

She Left Her Wheelchair on Earth and Floated Among the Stars

No one can walk in Space, so what's it matter if an astronaut can on Earth?

By Milky Way • Dec 23, 2025

NASA's Plan to Map 20 Billion Stars Hidden Deep in the Milky Way
Humanity,Tech,Universe

NASA's Plan to Map 20 Billion Stars Hidden Deep in the Milky Way

Humans have never actually seen most of the galaxy that they live in. They will now.

By Milky Way • Dec 16, 2025

Forget the 'Seven Sisters': The Pleiades Is a Star Empire
Universe

Forget the 'Seven Sisters': The Pleiades Is a Star Empire

The long-mythologized seven bright stars near Orion’s shoulder known as the Pleiades could be much more expansive than humans once thought.

By Milky Way • Nov 24, 2025

The Milky Way’s Glowing Heart: Is Dark Matter Finally Waving Hello?
Universe

The Milky Way’s Glowing Heart: Is Dark Matter Finally Waving Hello?

A stubborn glow at deep in the Milky Way Galaxy’s core just got a lot weirder.

By Milky Way • Nov 2, 2025

UFOs, Nukes, and 1950s Glowing Sky Photos: This Peer-Reviewed Paper Is Shaking Up Mainstream Science
UFO/UAP,Universe

UFOs, Nukes, and 1950s Glowing Sky Photos: This Peer-Reviewed Paper Is Shaking Up Mainstream Science

The game-changing study analyzed 1950s pre-satellite sky plates, finding thousands of vanishing flashes that spiked after nuclear tests and prominent UFO reports.

By Milky Way • Oct 21, 2025

"Quasi-Moon" Discovered Orbiting Earth for Decades
Earth,Universe

"Quasi-Moon" Discovered Orbiting Earth for Decades

Astronomers have announced the discovery of a nearby asteroid dubbed 2025 PN7 that appears to have been shadowing Earth in orbit for decade.

By Milky Way • Oct 10, 2025

2 Black Holes Collided, Confirming Predictions by Einstein and Hawking
Humanity,Universe

2 Black Holes Collided, Confirming Predictions by Einstein and Hawking

During their lives, the two scientists each debated the possibility of such a cosmic convergence.

By Milky Way • Sep 15, 2025

Life on Mars? NASA Announces Major Discovery
Tech,Universe

Life on Mars? NASA Announces Major Discovery

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said the discovery “could be the clearest sign of life that we’ve ever found on Mars.”

By Milky Way • Sep 10, 2025

Will "Milkomeda" Happen? Scientists Reconsider The Galactic Collision Between The Milky Way And Andromeda Galaxies
Universe

Will "Milkomeda" Happen? Scientists Reconsider The Galactic Collision Between The Milky Way And Andromeda Galaxies

A new study published questions whether we need to worry about our galaxy's potential demise.

By Milky Way • Jun 7, 2025

Japan's Defense Ministry Urged to Consider UFO Investigation Office
UFO/UAP,Universe

Japan's Defense Ministry Urged to Consider UFO Investigation Office

Lawmakers in Japan are calling for the creation of a dedicated office to investigate UFOs—an unprecedented move that could reshape the country’s approach to national security and the unknown.

By Milky Way • May 19, 2025

Hope for Life Beyond Earth? Astronomers Detect Potential Biosignatures on Exoplanet K2-18b
Consciousness,Universe

Hope for Life Beyond Earth? Astronomers Detect Potential Biosignatures on Exoplanet K2-18b

A tantalizing discovery by astronomers studying the exoplanet has reignited hopes for life beyond our solar system.

By Milky Way • May 1, 2025

Jacob Barber and Skywatcher: A New Chapter in UAP Investigation?
Consciousness,Tech,UFO/UAP,Universe

Jacob Barber and Skywatcher: A New Chapter in UAP Investigation?

Skywatcher may signal a pivotal moment for UAP research, claiming to blend rigorous inquiry with innovative technology and raising new questions about the boundaries of scientific investigation.

By Milky Way • Apr 8, 2025