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Milky Way's Future Uncertain Amid Ancient Discoveries

6/9/2025

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The Milky Way's fate hangs in the balance, with new studies suggesting a 50% chance it won't collide with Andromeda. In Dublin, air samples reveal traces of human DNA and drugs, while ancient DNA in Colombia sheds light on a forgotten hunter-gatherer culture. Meanwhile, Assyrians dazzled with a unique kohl recipe for eye makeup 3,000 years ago.

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The Milky Way's fate hangs in the balance, with new studies suggesting a 50% chance it won't collide with Andromeda. In Dublin, air samples reveal traces of human DNA and drugs, while ancient DNA in Colombia sheds light on a forgotten hunter-gatherer culture. Meanwhile, Assyrians dazzled with a unique kohl recipe for eye makeup 3,000 years ago.