Learn how ALMA observations revealed unusually high levels of methanol in interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS and what the molecule’s chemistry may reveal about how icy bodies form around other stars.

A new study posted on the arXiv has suggested that aninterstellar object, previously thought to be a simple comet, could actually be covered in cryovolcanoes—erupting icy volcano-like structures. This ...

A small, icy traveler from deep space has just threaded its way through the inner Solar System, offering a fleeting but profound reminder that our planetary neighborhood is not isolated. As ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 3I/ATLAS is only the third interstellar object detected in our solar system As comet 3I/ATLAS continues its exciting journey ...

An instrument aboard NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft captured rare ultraviolet observations of an interstellar comet while Earth-based telescopes were blinded by the Sun. The spacecraft’s unique ...

Astronomers studying a rare interstellar comet have discovered something surprising: it contains unusually large amounts of methanol, a type of alcohol. The discovery offers a fascinating glimpse into ...

For millions of years, a frozen wanderer drifted between the stars before slipping into our solar system as 3I/ATLAS—only the third known interstellar comet ever spotted. When scientists turned NASA’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A comet from another star system, known as 3I/ATLAS, is giving astronomers a rare chance to study an object that began its journey ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As comet 3I/ATLAS continues its exciting journey through our solar ...