NASA UPDATE

Nov 20 2025SCIENCE

Unusual Comet 3I/ATLAS Sparks NASA's Cautious Curiosity

NASA is finally talking openly about the oddities of comet 3I/ATLAS. This interstellar visitor has been puzzling scientists for months. Now, during a live event, NASA scientists are sharing details that hint at something out of the ordinary. The comet's nickel-to-iron ratio is not what they expected. Its polarization properties are also unusual. These features don't...

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Feb 27 2025SCIENCE

Asteroid 2024 YR4: Why the Odds of Impact Keep Changing

In the vast expanse of space, scientists are keeping a close eye on asteroid 2024 YR4. This space rock, first spotted in December 2024, has been a hot topic due to its potential to hit Earth in 2032. The European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA have been tracking 2024 YR4 closely. Initially, they estimated a 2. 6% chance of impact. But then, things got a bit mor...

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