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Mars Orbiter Mystery: What Really Happened to MAVEN?

December 18, 2025

NASA's Mars orbiter, MAVEN, has suddenly stopped working and is spinning uncontrollably. This strange event happened after the spacecraft passed behind Mars. Before this, MAVEN had been studying a mysterious object from another star system called 3I/ATLAS. MAVEN had taken pictures of 3I/ATLAS in Oc

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A Cosmic Visitor's Brief Hello

December 15, 2025

A rare guest from another star system is making a quick stop by Earth. This comet, named 3I/Atlas, is on a one-way trip through our solar system. It will be closest to our planet this week, but don't expect a close encounter. It's still very far away, about 167 million miles (269 million kilometers)

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A Comet Packed With Life's Building Blocks

December 14, 2025

A comet named 3I/ATLAS is making waves in the science world. It's not your average space rock. This one is loaded with stuff that could help life begin. Scientists found it's full of menthol and hydrogen cyanide. These are key ingredients for life to start. NASA's Martin Cordiner and his team used

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Could 3I/ATLAS Be a Cosmic Message in Disguise?

December 6, 2025

A mysterious object named 3I/ATLAS has sparked a heated discussion among scientists. Most experts say it's just a comet. But a famous Harvard scientist, Avi Loeb, thinks it might be something far more interesting. He believes it could be a sign of alien technology. Loeb argues that Earth has been a

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Hubble's Odd Discovery: A Comet That Breaks All Rules

December 6, 2025

A recent Hubble image of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has left scientists baffled. The picture, taken on November 30, 2025, shows something unusual. The object has a smooth, round glow. But there's more. A long, thin extension points directly toward the Sun. This is not normal for comets. Comet

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What's Going On With 3I/ATLAS? Scientists Have Some Ideas

December 4, 2025

People are talking about 3I/ATLAS, a space rock from another star system. Some think it might have ice volcanoes. But scientists say, not so fast. A recent study suggests that 3I/ATLAS might act like an ice volcano, but it's not the same thing. 3I/ATLAS is small, about the size of Manhattan. It's n

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Unraveling the Secrets of the Ancient Cosmic Wanderer

December 3, 2025

In the early hours of November 25, atop Hawaii's Maunakea volcano, scientists eagerly watched as the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS made its way out of our solar system. This comet, a small, blurry speck among countless stars, was more than just a celestial object—it was a time capsule, older than our

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A Cosmic Visitor from Far Away

December 2, 2025

A comet named 3I/ATLAS is on a long trip through our solar system. It's not from around here. It came from another star system. This is only the third time scientists have seen something like this. Some people wonder if it could be from aliens. An astronomer named John Tonry works with a system tha

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A Cosmic Visitor's Big Reveal

November 27, 2025

A mysterious traveler from deep space is about to swing by Earth. On December 19, 2025, an object called 3I/ATLAS will come closest to our planet. This is a big deal. It's not just any space rock. It's an interstellar object, meaning it comes from beyond our solar system. Scientists and stargazers

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Jupiter's Moon Io: A Hotspot for Life and Mystery

November 26, 2025

In 2023, scientists found that Io, a moon of Jupiter, might have tiny life forms hiding in its underground tunnels. This moon is known for its extreme conditions, with hundreds of active volcanoes and surface temperatures that can melt lead. Despite these harsh conditions, researchers believe that l