Tag: comet
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Thinking Chimps and Color-Changing Comets: This Week in Science News
Overview: A Week of Curious Discoveries This week’s science headlines span from the forest canopies where chimpanzees demonstrate problem-solving skills to the solar system’s edge where Comet 3I/ATLAS has captured public imagination. As researchers publish new findings and analysts debate extraordinary theories, scientists across biology and astronomy remind us of the value of careful observation,…
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Following the Trajectory of Comet 3I/Atlas: A Practical Guide for Stampe Enthusiasts
Understanding Comet 3I/Atlas and Its Trajectory Comet 3I/Atlas, an interstellar visitor detected in 2017, offered a rare glimpse into a celestial object formed beyond our solar system. Unlike typical comets bound to the Sun, 3I/Atlas follows a hyperbolic path, passing through the inner solar system before continuing into interstellar space. For amateur astronomers and curious…
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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…