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Recent news on interstellar object 3I/ATLAS
News Nov 3, 2025

Recent news on interstellar object 3I/ATLAS

Elon Musk commented on Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb's suggestion of possible alien origins for 3I/ATLAS.
giulioprisco 2 min read
Alien Probe or Space Rock? Harvard Scientist vs. NASA on 3I/ATLAS Mystery
Mindbytes Nov 23, 2025

Alien Probe or Space Rock? Harvard Scientist vs. NASA on 3I/ATLAS Mystery

The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS heads toward Jupiter, sparking a scientific debate. Is it a comet, or could it be an alien probe on a specific mission?
gizmoguru 1 min read
Early glimpses of interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS
News Sep 12, 2025

Early glimpses of interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS

New images reveal unexpected activity in the third detected interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, offering clues about distant solar systems.
giulioprisco 2 min read
How can humans protect the Earth from devastating asteroid and comet impacts?
News Feb 17, 2024

How can humans protect the Earth from devastating asteroid and comet impacts?

"Next generation RADAR" will use the NSF's Green Bank Telescope and other facilities for planetary defense
amara_angelica 2 min read