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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 3iatlas - The Untold Story

Comet from another star has a composition unlike anything else in our solar system

Astronomers have revealed new details about the make-up and age of a visiting comet that was born around a distant star. They conclude that the composition of 3I/Atlas is strikingly different from any object found in our solar system.

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Where is the 3I/ATLAS Now? Harvard Physicist Claims 12-Billion-Year-Old Relic Is an Alien Probe

Astronomers studying the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS say it could be a 12‑billion‑year‑old relic formed in near‑absolute‑zero conditions, while Nasa dismisses claims it is an alien probe.

International Business Times UK

Alien Hope Dented as Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Shows No Signs of 'Otherworldly Tech' in Radio Scans

SETI Institute's radio scans of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS found no evidence of alien technology, confirming its natural origins.

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If 3I/ATLAS isn’t an alien probe, why is it silent on radio signals but rich in methane from another star system?

If 3I/ATLAS isn’t an alien probe, its discovery may be even more important. Scientists detected no radio signals from the interstellar comet despite an extensive search for technosignatures. Instead, the James Webb Space Telescope found unusually high methane and carbon dioxide levels. Those findings suggest 3I/ATLAS formed in a vastly…

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Astronomers find interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS hiding in images taken before its official discovery

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS was almost called 3I/Rubin, after researchers found that the giant survey telescope coincidentally spotted this visitor from the stars over a week before it was officially discovered.

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be nearly 12 billion years old — so ancient its star system may no longer exist

Our solar system's famous "invader" might be as old as the Milky Way itself.

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3I/ATLAS Update: Harvard Expert Claims 'Alien Spaceship' Is From Milky Way Disc

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb says interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS likely comes from the Milky Way's disc, as astronomers grapple with its bizarre chemistry and disputed age.

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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is 'bursting with methanol,' new study finds

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is unusually rich in alcohol — a chemical clue that could reveal how planets and icy bodies form around other stars.

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Scientists Find 'Alcohol' On Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS — What Does It Mean For Our Solar System?

Scientists detect alcohol on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. The strange discovery could reveal secrets about alien solar systems and cosmic chemistry.

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3I/ATLAS Latest Update: ESA Scientists Probe Interstellar Comet For Clues To Alien Star Systems

The European Space Agency's JUICE spacecraft has captured detailed images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, offering insights into alien star systems.

International Business Times UK

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS survived its flyby of the sun — and gave up some secrets in the process

Interstellar comets are the original cosmic explorers, and by studying their metallic whispers, we are learning the secrets of worlds we may never see directly.

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3I/ATLAS Labelled a Comet, Yet CIA Silence Raises Questions for Scientists and the Public

3I/ATLAS has been classified as a natural comet, yet a rare CIA Glomar response has raised questions from scientists and the public about transparency and unanswered cosmic mysteries.

International Business Times UK

3I/ATLAS Mystery: Harvard Scientist Avi Loeb Reveals 'Weird' Hubble Discovery Regarding Interstellar Visitor

Professor Avi Loeb reveals 'weird' Hubble data showing sunward jets that defy the laws of solar physics.

International Business Times UK

Say goodbye to Comet 3I/ATLAS! Watch it head for interstellar space in real-time with this free livestream today

3I/ATLAS is heading away from the sun on an escape trajectory from our solar system.

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Harvard Scientist Avi Loeb Claims 3I/ATLAS Could Be Monitoring Earth Pollution

Is 3I/ATLAS an interstellar spy? Scientists investigate 13 anomalies of the solar system's new visitor, from its 'anti-tail' to a bizarre 2026 Jupiter path.

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The Growing Mystery of 3I/ATLAS: Why Scientists Are Rethinking This Interstellar Body

NASA's 3I/ATLAS interstellar visitor sparks debate as Harvard's Avi Loeb suggests alien origins. Discover the 'X' shaped mystery defying the laws of physics.

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NASA Detects 'Anomalous' Signals as Scientists Debate If New Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS Is Artificial

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS sparks debate over its ancient origins and 'anomalous' signals as it prepares for a final high-resolution pass by Jupiter in 2026.

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Latest Images of 3I/ATLAS Confirm the Jets Coming From the Interstellar Comet

The Hubble Space Telescope's newest images of 3I/ATLAS confirm the presence of its sunward anti-tail, contrary to the usual comet tails.

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3I/ATLAS Revelation: UFO Researcher Unveils CIA Decision to Classify Interstellar Files

The CIA issues a 'Glomar' response over interstellar object 3I/ATLAS. Explore the 'triple-jet' mystery and Professor Avi Loeb's theory on alien technosignatures.

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New images capture rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passing through our Solar System

The comet, discovered in July 2025, originated far beyond our Solar System and is thought to be around 7 billion years old - even older than the Sun.

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NASA Europa Clipper Reveals 3I/ATLAS Comet Secret As Alien Radio Hunt Ends In Silence

NASA's Europa Clipper and the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed the chemical secrets of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, even as the hunt for alien radio signals ends in silence.

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3I/ATLAS Flyby: Why Jupiter's 96th Moon Could Be A 'Technological Signature' For Earth

Jupiter's Hill radius on 16 March 2026. Harvard's Avi Loeb suggests the object could release a 96th moon, marking a potential technological signature.

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NASA Data On 3I/ATLAS Reveals 'Chemical Scream' As Interstellar Visitor Heats Up

A new 3I/ATLAS captured by NASA-supported Gemini North telescope revealed a 'chemical scream' as the comet's temperature rises up.

International Business Times UK

Comet 3I/ATLAS Interstellar: A Cosmic Trojan Horse or a Secret the CIA Won't Share?

Astronomer Avi Loeb suspects this interstellar visitor is a piece of alien technology, citing its unusual traits and the government's refusal to share data.

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Is 3I/ATLAS a UFO? Harvard Professor Warns Secret CIA Files Aim to Prevent Global Panic

The CIA refuses to confirm records on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, sparking 'black swan' theories from Harvard's Avi Loeb. Is the government hiding a real threat?

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