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3I/ATLAS 'Alien Mothership' Rumours: Harvard Scientist Says Comet Could Use Sun's Gravity to Target Earth

A Harvard scientist has ignited speculation, claiming that a comet currently under observation might not be a mere icy rock. The object, designated 3I/ATLAS, has sparked 'alien mothership' rumours, ...
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'Alien Mothership' Hypothesis Test: Why 3I/ATLAS's Perihelion Thrust Is Crucial

Astronomers are preparing for a decisive test as interstellar object 3I/ATLAS reaches its perihelion on 29 October 2025, when it will pass behind the Sun. The comet—formally designated C/2025 P1 ...