Conspiracy Theories Is An Alien Probe Really Coming in November?
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Oct 22, 2025 Researchers recently discovered an interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, prompting fascinating theories about its origins. Some experts argue it might not be a comet but rather alien technology due to its unusual brightness and trajectory. Discussions include potential maneuvers that could redirect it toward Earth and the implications of the dark forest hypothesis, suggesting interstellar probes could be wary or hostile. Critiques of these alien claims raise questions on scientific evidence, while ongoing searches for extraterrestrial life emphasize the importance of opening our minds to the cosmos.
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Rare Interstellar Visitor
- Comet 3I/ATLAS is an interstellar object moving extremely fast and was detected by the ATLAS telescope in Chile on July 1, 2025.
- Its trajectory isn't bound to the Sun and it's only the third confirmed interstellar visitor we've detected.
Harvard Scientist Raises Unusual Flags
- Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb flagged anomalies: unusual brightness, large inferred size, and an unlikely multi-planet flyby path.
- He proposed these anomalies could be consistent with artificial origin and published a paper exploring that possibility.
Hubble Changes The Size Story
- Hubble images revealed a teardrop-shaped cocoon of dust and a much smaller nucleus than initial estimates.
- NASA revised size estimates down to about 5.6 kilometers across, supporting a comet classification.