Tag: comet
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Interstellar Invader 3I/ATLAS Brightens Unexpectedly Near Sun, Baffling Scientists
Unpredictable Brightening of an Interstellar Visitor The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the first known visitor from another star system, has once again surprised astronomers. As it neared its closest approach to the Sun, the enigmatic object showed an unexpected surge in brightness that scientists still cannot fully explain. This rapid brightening, observed by several observatories around…
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Why Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears the Sun on October 29 Matters for Science
Overview: A rare interstellar visitor makes a Sun-close pass On 29 October 2025, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will reach its closest approach to the Sun, a moment that has captivated astronomers around the world. This event is not just a curious misfit in the solar system’s crowd; it is one of the few chances we…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears Sun Perihelion: Why It Matters
Overview: A visitor from beyond our Solar System On 29 October 2025, the interstellar comet known as 3I/ATLAS will reach a perihelion passage that brings it closest to the Sun during its journey through the inner Solar System. This extraordinary event, driven by a highly unusual trajectory and a composition unlike typical comets, offers scientists…
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Comet C/2025 R2 SWAN: How to Watch the Naked-Eye Visitor Next Week
Overview: A Rare Celestial Visitor Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) has captivated skywatchers by brightening as it journeys toward the inner solar system. Discovered by a Ukrainian amateur astronomer in September 2025, SWAN has quickly become one of the year’s most anticipated astronomical events. As it nears its closest approach to Earth on October 21, the…
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3I/ATLAS: Tracking the Interstellar Visitor—Path, Potential, and What Comes Next
Introduction: A rare visitor from beyond the solar system The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has captured global attention since its discovery on July 1. As only the third confirmed interstellar visitor to pass through our solar system, it offers a unique chance to study material from another star. Latest updates show 3I/ATLAS has already crossed Mars…
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3I/ATLAS: The Interstellar Comet’s Trajectory and What’s Next
Overview: A visitor from beyond the solar system Discovered on July 1, 2024, the interstellar object known as 3I/ATLAS has captivated scientists and the public alike. As only the third confirmed interstellar visitor to pass through our solar system, it offers a rare chance to study material from another star system. After a pass by…
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AI Ethics in Education: Comet Coursera Moment Sparks Debate
The Comet Moment: When AI Meets Online Education A short video on social media sparked a surprisingly intense discussion about AI, learning, and integrity. An X user named Amrit Nigam, who describes himself as a web developer, posted a 16‑second clip showing Perplexity AI’s Comet browser tackling a Coursera assignment with a single prompt: “Complete…
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When AI Helps You Finish Coursera, The CEO Says: Don’t Do This
AI, Education, and the Morality of Automation The internet has another high-profile moment in the ongoing debate over artificial intelligence, learning, and integrity. A web developer’s boast about finishing a Coursera course with the help of Comet, Perplexity AI’s advanced browser, drew a stark warning from Aravind Srinivas, the company’s CEO. What began as a…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Reveals Water Far From the Sun, Hinting at Life’s Galactic Travel
Water on an Interstellar Visitor: A Surprising Find In a watershed moment for planetary science, researchers confirmed that the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is releasing water even when it is far from the Sun. This is only the third known object to travel here from another star system, and its activity challenges assumptions about where and…
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Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Promises to Supercharge Productivity and Rethink Hiring
Overview: Comet Aims to Redefine How We Do Digital Work Perplexity is positioning its new AI browser, Comet, as more than just a browsing tool. CEO Aravind Srinivas argues that the browser can autonomously perform complex web-based tasks, effectively acting as a personal digital assistant. In doing so, Comet is pitched as a potential catalyst…