In this 2012 visualization, the Andromeda galaxy (left) appears in Earth's skies and begins to distort the Milky Way as the two galaxies merge. This hypothetical scenario was previously expected ...

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It turns out that looming collision between our Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies might not happen after all. Astronomers reported Monday that the probability of the two spiral galaxies colliding ...

The Milky Way is expected to stand out in the sky in the coming days. The billions of stars comprising our home galaxy should appear especially vibrant in late-May as the band arcs across the ...

It’s we earthbound viewers who’ve tilted upward, leaving the bulk of visible galaxy down at the level of our horizon. The Milky Way is a vast oblong spiral, over 100,000 light-years from end ...

An unusual depiction of the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut may include a representation of the "Dark River" or "Great Rift"—the band along the Milky Way caused by dust clouds. This is the ...

Many people choose synthetic extensions for braiding because they’re less expensive than human hair. In recent years, researchers have been looking into the safety of these hair products.

Others used braids as a clever way to carry items. Grains of rice or seeds were braided into hair to provide nourishment on long journeys. The very act of braiding — done in silence, sometimes ...

In the Black community, protective hairstyles are essential and often the go-to hairstyle for any occasion. Box braids, cornrows, twists, faux locs, weaves, crochet hair–the possibilities are ...

For many Black women and children, braids are more than just a hairstyle. They are a form of self-expression, a symbol of heritage, and a practical way ... hair alternatives. “Human hair is ...

in certain synthetic braiding hair, though these findings primarily relate to oral rather than dermal exposure. Human-hair extensions typically undergo less chemical processing and create a more ...