The earliest galaxy ‘swallowed’ by the cannibal Milky Way left a scar

Health technology can be useful, but it becomes risky when people mistake consumer sensors for medical devices. The key is understanding what the data actually shows and what it doesn’t.

Reporting

Space.com reports that The earliest galaxy 'swallowed' by the cannibal Milky Way left a scar at its heart. The Milky Way has something of a torrid and violent history, given that our galaxy has fueled its own growth by cannibalistically devouring smaller galaxies. Now, astronomers have discovered evidence of our galaxy's earliest bout of cannibalism in the form of "scarring" at the heart of the Milky Way left behind by a galactic morsel it devoured around 12… The key issue is evidence: what the device measures, how reliable the measurement is, who can safely use it, and where medical guidance is still needed.

The Details

• Space.com: The earliest galaxy 'swallowed' by the cannibal Milky Way left a scar at its heart
• The Milky Way has something of a torrid and violent history, given that our galaxy has fueled its own growth by cannibalistically devouring smaller galaxies. Now, astronomers have

Next Developments

• peer review and replication of findings
• clinical applications and guidelines
• consult healthcare providers for personal advice

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