3I, Earth and ATLAS
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3I/ATLAS update: Harvard scientist warns Manhattan-sized comet could be rare ‘black swan event’
I/ATLAS, a giant interstellar object, exhibits strange behavior, alarming scientists and prompting NASA's emergency probe.
NASA has activated its planetary defence network to monitor comet 3I/ATLAS, a rare interstellar object showing unusual behaviour as it approaches Earth.
As interstellar object 3I/ATLAS nears the Sun, Baba Vanga’s 2025 prophecy about alien contact resurfaces. While online buzz links her prediction to this mysterious comet, NASA confirms there’s no threat of impact with Earth.
Why is interstellar object 3I/ATLAS venting pure nickel without iron? This cosmic anomaly defies chemistry, fuelling a fierce scientific debate: Is it a rare natural wonder or an artificial relic?
A NASA-backed planetary defense group has reportedly begun efforts to pinpoint comet 3I/ATLAS after it was observed emitting an alloy not seen in nature and exhibiting other strange behaviors.
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Comet 3I/ATLAS could soon shower NASA's Jupiter probe in charged particles. Will it reveal more about the interstellar invader?
"We study cometary bodies because they act as time capsules, sealing in material from their formation billions of years ago."
The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has gathered significant scientific attention, and soon it will reach its closest point to the sun.
NASA confirms the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS poses no threat to Earth, despite viral speculation. Scientists and the UN are monitoring the rare visitor to study its alien origins and composition.