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When celebrity makeup artist Way Bandy died from AIDS in 1986, he made an extraordinary choice that challenged the silence around the disease. His final act of courage helped change how America talked about the crisis.
A Pennsylvania marketing agency brought together business owners and community members to help set up furniture and equipment at United Way's new Levittown location. The three-hour volunteer effort is part of a quarterly initiative connecting local businesses with meaningful community work.
Scientists found the remains of an ancient dwarf galaxy buried inside our own Milky Way, consumed billions of years ago. The discovery reveals new clues about how galaxies grow and evolve over time.
Astronomers discovered remnants of a dwarf galaxy our Milky Way devoured 10 billion years ago, offering new clues about how our cosmic home grew from a smaller galaxy into the massive spiral we call home today.
Scientists just discovered powerful flares from dying stars near our galaxy's center using a telescope at the South Pole. It's the first time anyone has spotted these rare stellar outbursts in millimeter wavelengths, opening a new window into the Milky Way's most crowded neighborhood.
Canadian astronomers discovered a mysterious diagonal magnetic reversal deep inside our galaxy that could rewrite how we understand the Milky Way's structure. The breakthrough came from creating one of the clearest maps ever of the galaxy's invisible magnetic field.
The 2026 Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest just announced its winners, showcasing breathtaking images of our home galaxy from places like New Zealand, Spain, and Yellowstone. These photographers spent weeks planning and capturing the perfect shots of meteor showers, glowing nebulas, and our galaxy rising over waterfalls and caves.
When rain threatened to derail volunteer projects in Quincy, Illinois, organizers simply rerouted 250 helpers to different sites. The annual United Way Day of Caring matched local business employees with community organizations needing an extra hand.
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Astrophotographers from five continents have captured breathtaking images of our galaxy, reminding us that pristine night skies still exist. The 9th annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition showcases stunning views from New Zealand to the Canary Islands.
Astronomers just released the most detailed radio image of the Milky Way ever created, revealing hidden star nurseries and the glowing remains of exploded stars in vivid detail. The breakthrough lets scientists study how stars are born and die across our galaxy like never before.
United Way of Wilson County launched an ambitious initiative to lift 1,000 working families out of poverty, starting with a community summit that brought together leaders to understand root causes. Nearly 28% of Wilson County children live below the poverty line, but local leaders are ready to change that.
Astronomers discovered remnants of an ancient dwarf galaxy our Milky Way consumed 10 billion years ago, solving a major puzzle about how our cosmic home grew so massive. The finding reveals a missing piece of our galaxy's origin story.
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Scientists finally found evidence of gentle wind flowing from our galaxy's supermassive black hole after searching for over five decades. The discovery proves the Milky Way isn't an oddball and even quiet black holes blow cosmic breezes.
Scientists discovered that African dung beetles use the glow of the Milky Way to navigate in straight lines across dark deserts. This tiny insect has been using our galaxy as a compass for millions of years.
Astronomers confirmed the earliest barred spiral galaxy like our Milky Way, proving these cosmic structures formed far faster than we thought. The discovery pushes back our understanding of how galaxies evolved in the young universe.
Two powerful space telescopes are joining forces to unlock secrets at the heart of our galaxy, including millions of hidden black holes and rogue planets. The collaboration gives scientists a two-year head start on discovering cosmic wonders impossible to find any other way.
The European Space Agency's Euclid telescope just captured a stunning view of the Milky Way's crowded center, giving NASA's upcoming mission a powerful head start. Two space telescopes working together will now unlock secrets of our galaxy that neither could find alone.
The May 16 new moon creates ideal dark skies for stargazers to explore the Milky Way's glowing core, spot Venus and Mars, and trace ancient constellations. Weekend sky watchers get a front-row seat to some of the year's best celestial views.
Scientists in Western Australia have created the most detailed map ever of the Milky Way's magnetic fields, revealing how our galaxy formed. The breakthrough uses a powerful radio telescope that processes data faster than Australia's entire internet.
NASA's Artemis II crew photographed the Milky Way galaxy during their historic moon flyby, echoing the famous Earthrise image from 1968. The four astronauts are now speeding home at 1,700 mph, with splashdown set for Friday in the Pacific Ocean.
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