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NASA launched the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 missions in 1977, on August 20 and September 5. There was a very specific reason for using this window for the launch, as a rare cosmic alignment was about to take place. 

There is a reason why Voyager missions were launched in 1977, not before, not later

Interstellar object 3I/Atlas - Alien tech or comet? There are at least four orbiters hovering over Mars that can point their cameras towards 3I/Atlas when it flies past the red planet. Another mission sent to Jupiter can also help.

Four orbiters over Mars and a Jupiter mission can intercept 3I/Atlas before it slips away

How to know what interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is? Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has suggested a way to know whether it is a comet or an alien spaceship. His method can be employed in October when 3I/ATLAS gets close to Mars/

What is 3I/Atlas? HiRISE camera aboard Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter can be used to reveal its true nature

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has warned that there will come a day when humans will escape to space to ensure their survival. He said in an interview that a major catastrophe will force them to build a "Noah's Ark" to escape death and tragedy and start afresh in space. &nbsp;The scientist also warned humans against assuming that they are the most intelligent civilisation in the universe. In an interview he shared on his blog, Loeb talked about how "humans are good at maintaining their ignorance by avoiding the collection of contradicting facts". He called out those scientists who do not believe in exploring "virgin territories", and says this is why humans will "fail to discover architectural constructions by extraterrestrial intelligence." Loeb is fascinated with extraterrestial life and says humans are only acquainted with the "real estate" on Earth, even though there is "much more real estate on objects in outer space."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-3i-atlas-not-alone-scientist-says-invisible-probe-may-be-racing-ahead-and-could-strike-mars-1756785567924">Is 3I/ATLAS not alone? Scientist says an invisible ‘probe’ racing ahead of it could strike Mars</a>&nbsp;<h2>Loeb warns humans should be open to the idea of extraterrestrial life, says 3I/Atlas could be alien spaceship</h2>Loeb said, "Aside from being vast, cosmic space and time offer extreme living conditions that extend well beyond our terrestrial experiences." He basically believes that there is a lot out there in interstellar space that humans are not aware of, waiting to be explored. However, for that to happen, they will need to keep an open mind and believe that alien life is possible. He seems to be referring to doubts raised over his claims that 3I/Atlas, the interstellar object racing towards the inner solar system, could be an alien spaceship. Earlier, he had stated that if aliens ever came to Earth and saw humans dismissing that they could exist, they would instantly put Earthlings at the bottom of the intelligence table in the cosmos.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/asteroid-2025-qd8-hurtling-towards-earth-will-come-eerily-close-this-week-does-it-pose-a-threat-1756887051367">Asteroid 2025 QD8 hurtling towards Earth will come eerily close this week. Does it pose a threat?</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, talking about human extinction in the future, Loeb talked about a bleak scenario for mankind in which they are on the brink of being wiped off the face of Earth. This is when they will build something akin to Noah's Ark. It would not float on water, but fly in space to ensure the survival of the species. What could kill all humans? According to Loeb, it could be any global catastrophe, such as climate change, AI, an asteroid strike or even alien technology. &nbsp;

Humans are at risk of going extinct, either from climate change, AI, asteroid impact or a comet, and may be even aliens, according to a scientist. When this day comes, they will need to build a “Noah's Ark” for space to ensure we live on.

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has warned that there will come a day when humans will escape to space to ensure their survival. He said in an interview that a major catastrophe will force them to build a "Noah's Ark" to escape death and tragedy and start afresh in space. The scientist also warned humans against assuming that they are the most intelligent civilisation in the universe. In an interview he shared on his blog, Loeb talked about how "humans are good at maintaining their ignorance by avoiding the collection of contradicting facts". He called out those scientists who do not believe in exploring "virgin territories", and says this is why humans will "fail to discover architectural constructions by extraterrestrial intelligence." Loeb is fascinated with extraterrestial life and says humans are only acquainted with the "real estate" on Earth, even though there is "much more real estate on objects in outer space." Also Read: Is 3I/ATLAS not alone? Scientist says an invisible ‘probe’ racing ahead of it could strike Mars Loeb warns humans should be open to the idea of extraterrestrial life, says 3I/Atlas could be alien spaceship Loeb said, "Aside from being vast, cosmic space and time offer extreme living conditions that extend well beyond our terrestrial experiences." He basically believes that there is a lot out there in interstellar space that humans are not aware of, waiting to be explored. However, for that to happen, they will need to keep an open mind and believe that alien life is possible. He seems to be referring to doubts raised over his claims that 3I/Atlas, the interstellar object racing towards the inner solar system, could be an alien spaceship. Earlier, he had stated that if aliens ever came to Earth and saw humans dismissing that they could exist, they would instantly put Earthlings at the bottom of the intelligence table in the cosmos. Also Read: Asteroid 2025 QD8 hurtling towards Earth will come eerily close this week. Does it pose a threat? Meanwhile, talking about human extinction in the future, Loeb talked about a bleak scenario for mankind in which they are on the brink of being wiped off the face of Earth. This is when they will build something akin to Noah's Ark. It would not float on water, but fly in space to ensure the survival of the species. What could kill all humans? According to Loeb, it could be any global catastrophe, such as climate change, AI, an asteroid strike or even alien technology.

Humans are at risk of going extinct, either from climate change, AI, asteroid impact or a comet, and may be even aliens, according to a scientist. When this day comes, they will need to build a “Noah's Ark” for space to ensure we live on.

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In a recent scientific development at the University of Gottingen in Germany, it was revealed that precious metals like gold and ruthenium are coming out from deep inside the Earth to its surface through volcanic activity. Chemical signatures depicting traces of core material in the eruptions have been detected by the scientists after studying lava from Hawaiian volcanoes such as Kīlauea and Lo‘ihi.&nbsp;The study suggests that only tiny amounts make it to the surface, but it is speculated that the core of the Earth contains up to 30 billion tons of gold, worth roughly €2.77 trillion. That means small leaks through the eruption provide a glimpse into the richest and most inaccessible layers of the planet, according to a report by TOI.&nbsp;The research also includes a vast quantity of gold that the core of the Earth includes. The trace amounts that reach the surface in lava flows offer scientists a rare view into the deepest layers of the planet. “We’re talking about traces, not nuggets,” says Matthias Willbold, a co-author of the study.<h3>Current technology is inefficient for mining: scientists&nbsp;</h3>These findings indicated to the researchers that current technology is not efficient enough to mine the core of the Earth, but it helps in understanding the planet's composition and the processes shaping its interior over billions of years.&nbsp;In order to discover these deep-Earth materials, scientists focused on ocean island basalts, volcanic rocks formed by hot mantle plumes rising from near the core of the Earth. Another metal, Ruthenium, a metal densely found in the core, acts as a chemical fingerprint.&nbsp;Elevated levels of the 100Ru isotope in lava signify that a fraction of less than 0.3 per cent of core material can reach the surface. This provides strong and clear evidence that the core is not completely isolated from the rest of the planet, as was earlier believed.

The scientific study suggests that only tiny amounts make it to the surface, but it is speculated that the core of the Earth contains up to 30 billion tons of gold, worth roughly €2.77 trillion. 

In a recent scientific development at the University of Gottingen in Germany, it was revealed that precious metals like gold and ruthenium are coming out from deep inside the Earth to its surface through volcanic activity. Chemical signatures depicting traces of core material in the eruptions have been detected by the scientists after studying lava from Hawaiian volcanoes such as Kīlauea and Lo‘ihi. The study suggests that only tiny amounts make it to the surface, but it is speculated that the core of the Earth contains up to 30 billion tons of gold, worth roughly €2.77 trillion. That means small leaks through the eruption provide a glimpse into the richest and most inaccessible layers of the planet, according to a report by TOI. The research also includes a vast quantity of gold that the core of the Earth includes. The trace amounts that reach the surface in lava flows offer scientists a rare view into the deepest layers of the planet. “We’re talking about traces, not nuggets,” says Matthias Willbold, a co-author of the study. Current technology is inefficient for mining: scientists These findings indicated to the researchers that current technology is not efficient enough to mine the core of the Earth, but it helps in understanding the planet's composition and the processes shaping its interior over billions of years. In order to discover these deep-Earth materials, scientists focused on ocean island basalts, volcanic rocks formed by hot mantle plumes rising from near the core of the Earth. Another metal, Ruthenium, a metal densely found in the core, acts as a chemical fingerprint. Elevated levels of the 100Ru isotope in lava signify that a fraction of less than 0.3 per cent of core material can reach the surface. This provides strong and clear evidence that the core is not completely isolated from the rest of the planet, as was earlier believed.

The scientific study suggests that only tiny amounts make it to the surface, but it is speculated that the core of the Earth contains up to 30 billion tons of gold, worth roughly €2.77 trillion.&nbsp;

Is the Earth’s core leaking Gold? Scientists detect precious metals rising from deep interior to surface

NASA has said that an asteroid will make a close flyby of Earth on September 3. Asteroid 2025 QD8 will pass within 218,000 kilometres of Earth at 10:57 am ET. That's close, about 57 per cent of the average distance between Earth and the Moon. Will it pose a threat to our planet? NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) said in an alert that the asteroid will come quite close to Earth. However, it won't be a danger to us. But this is a chance to study an asteroid up close because of the eerily close distance it will be from us. Asteroid 2025 QD8 is &nbsp;71 feet wide and travelling at a speed of 45,000 kilometres per hour. The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0 will be hosting a livestream of the asteroid flyby using remotely controlled telescopes. You can catch the rock fly live in real time. Astronomers have already clicked some photos of the space rock.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-3i-atlas-not-alone-scientist-says-invisible-probe-may-be-racing-ahead-and-could-strike-mars-1756785567924">Is 3I/ATLAS not alone? Scientist says an invisible ‘probe’ racing ahead of it could strike Mars</a> Project founder and director Gianluca Masi caught the asteroid through the “Elana” telescope and captured a 120-second exposure of 2025 QD8. The 17-inch telescope observed the asteroid at a distance of 1.9 million kilometres. The image captured isn't much and only appears like the tip of a needle, as bright stars throng most of the image. This won't be 2025 QD8's last trip towards Earth, as several more rendezvous are set to occur in the coming years. European Space Agency’s Near-Earth Objects Coordination Centre said that it will keep showing up till the end of the century. Wednesday's encounter will be its closest ever to date based on its part records. The next time it will come this close will be in the year 2121. Its next visit is scheduled for 2038.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-confirms-180-foot-asteroid-racing-at-39205-mph-to-fly-past-earth-on-this-date-1756368287821">NASA confirms 180-foot asteroid racing at 39,205 mph to fly past Earth</a> &nbsp;<h2>NASA Asteroid&nbsp;Warning 2025</h2> Asteroid 2025 QD8 is a near-Earth asteroid, one of over 40,000 that NASA has observed and recorded since 1980. All asteroids whose orbits bring them within 195 million kilometres of the Sun are classified as NEOs. Since they are constantly roaming around us, they make regular trips to Earth. NASA regularly observes these space rocks to be prepared in case any one of them poses a threat. The space agency and others around the world have been working on technology to intercept a dangerous asteroid. The DART mission, or the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, smashed into Dimorphos, an asteroid moonlet, successfully changing its path. Later studies showed that its shape had changed, and the impact had released massive amounts of debris, which could soon return to Earth as a meteor shower.

NASA asteroid tracker and warning 2025: Asteroid 2025 QD8 is hurtling towards Earth and will come extremely close this week. Does it pose a threat? Why does NASA study asteroids, and what can it do to fight asteroids?

NASA has said that an asteroid will make a close flyby of Earth on September 3. Asteroid 2025 QD8 will pass within 218,000 kilometres of Earth at 10:57 am ET. That's close, about 57 per cent of the average distance between Earth and the Moon. Will it pose a threat to our planet? NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) said in an alert that the asteroid will come quite close to Earth. However, it won't be a danger to us. But this is a chance to study an asteroid up close because of the eerily close distance it will be from us. Asteroid 2025 QD8 is 71 feet wide and travelling at a speed of 45,000 kilometres per hour. The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0 will be hosting a livestream of the asteroid flyby using remotely controlled telescopes. You can catch the rock fly live in real time. Astronomers have already clicked some photos of the space rock. Also Read: Is 3I/ATLAS not alone? Scientist says an invisible ‘probe’ racing ahead of it could strike Mars Project founder and director Gianluca Masi caught the asteroid through the “Elana” telescope and captured a 120-second exposure of 2025 QD8. The 17-inch telescope observed the asteroid at a distance of 1.9 million kilometres. The image captured isn't much and only appears like the tip of a needle, as bright stars throng most of the image. This won't be 2025 QD8's last trip towards Earth, as several more rendezvous are set to occur in the coming years. European Space Agency’s Near-Earth Objects Coordination Centre said that it will keep showing up till the end of the century. Wednesday's encounter will be its closest ever to date based on its part records. The next time it will come this close will be in the year 2121. Its next visit is scheduled for 2038. Also Read: NASA confirms 180-foot asteroid racing at 39,205 mph to fly past Earth NASA Asteroid Warning 2025 Asteroid 2025 QD8 is a near-Earth asteroid, one of over 40,000 that NASA has observed and recorded since 1980. All asteroids whose orbits bring them within 195 million kilometres of the Sun are classified as NEOs. Since they are constantly roaming around us, they make regular trips to Earth. NASA regularly observes these space rocks to be prepared in case any one of them poses a threat. The space agency and others around the world have been working on technology to intercept a dangerous asteroid. The DART mission, or the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, smashed into Dimorphos, an asteroid moonlet, successfully changing its path. Later studies showed that its shape had changed, and the impact had released massive amounts of debris, which could soon return to Earth as a meteor shower.

NASA asteroid tracker and warning 2025 - Asteroid 2025 QD8 is hurtling towards Earth and will come extremely close this week. Does it pose a threat? Why does NASA study asteroids, and what can it do to fight asteroids?

Asteroid 2025 QD8 hurtling towards Earth will come eerily close this week. Does it pose a threat?

One problem that astronauts face in space is dealing with their dirty laundry, because so far, there is no mechanism to make washing clothes in space possible. But a team of Chinese scientists is now working on a solution. The team in Beijing claimed that it is making a compact, detergent-free washing machine that cleans clothes with mist and ozone using almost no water.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/judge-declares-trump-s-use-of-troops-in-la-illegal-says-1756820767115">Judge declares Trump's use of troops in LA illegal, says…</a>&nbsp;The device under process is cube-shaped and is a bit larger than a carry-on suitcase and weighs 12kg (26lbs), the team that developed it from the China Astronaut Research and Training Centre said, South China Morning Post reported. They also claimed that the device uses only 400ml of water per cycle to clean up to 800 grams of clothing.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-mysterious-black-bags-thrown-from-white-house-window-sparks-online-theories-1756811700563">WATCH | Mysterious black bags thrown from White House window sparks theories</a>&nbsp;One thing to note here is, the device does not use any detergent. It uses an ultra-fine mist through ultrasonic atomisation. Writing in the latest issue of Chinese Journal of Space Science, the researchers said their system could reduce the weight of clothing taken on missions.&nbsp;&nbsp;“For a 15-year station mission, a three-person crew would go through about 3,383kg of clothing,” the paper said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vikram-chip-at-semicon-india-2025-india-fired-first-shot-in-global-chip-wars-here-is-why-it-s-not-just-another-science-story-1756812544584">India fired first shot in 'chip wars' with Vikram chip. Why Semicon 2025 matters</a>&nbsp;“Looking ahead to long-term stays on the moon or trips to Mars, developing on-board laundry technology will be crucial to reducing the huge amount of clothing that needs to be sent up from Earth," it added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-will-you-do-trump-putin-thumbs-his-nose-at-us-with-a-massive-china-gas-pipeline-deal-while-us-prez-punishes-india-1756807379169">What will you do, Trump? Putin thumbs his nose at US with a MASSIVE China gas pipeline deal, while US prez punishes India</a>&nbsp;

Have you ever thought about how astronauts do their laundry? They do not. Not yet, at least. But a team of Chinese scientists is making a washing machine that will work in space, and that too without detergent. 

One problem that astronauts face in space is dealing with their dirty laundry, because so far, there is no mechanism to make washing clothes in space possible. But a team of Chinese scientists is now working on a solution. The team in Beijing claimed that it is making a compact, detergent-free washing machine that cleans clothes with mist and ozone using almost no water. Also read: Judge declares Trump's use of troops in LA illegal, says… The device under process is cube-shaped and is a bit larger than a carry-on suitcase and weighs 12kg (26lbs), the team that developed it from the China Astronaut Research and Training Centre said, South China Morning Post reported. They also claimed that the device uses only 400ml of water per cycle to clean up to 800 grams of clothing. Also read: WATCH | Mysterious black bags thrown from White House window sparks theories One thing to note here is, the device does not use any detergent. It uses an ultra-fine mist through ultrasonic atomisation. Writing in the latest issue of Chinese Journal of Space Science, the researchers said their system could reduce the weight of clothing taken on missions. “For a 15-year station mission, a three-person crew would go through about 3,383kg of clothing,” the paper said. Also read: India fired first shot in 'chip wars' with Vikram chip. Why Semicon 2025 matters “Looking ahead to long-term stays on the moon or trips to Mars, developing on-board laundry technology will be crucial to reducing the huge amount of clothing that needs to be sent up from Earth," it added. Also read: What will you do, Trump? Putin thumbs his nose at US with a MASSIVE China gas pipeline deal, while US prez punishes India

Have you ever thought about how astronauts do their laundry? They don't. Not yet, at least. But a team of Chinese scientists is making a washing machine that will work in space, and that too without detergent.

How do astronauts do laundry? This team of Chinese scientists is making washing machine for humans in space

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS unexpectedly brightened up even before it was officially observed. NASA's TESS spotted it in May, two months before Atlas. Within a month, its brightness shot up five times. Scientists say this is not common with comets. Could this be another anomaly?

What is 3I/ATLAS up to? NASA detects sinister anomaly in interstellar object in precovery data

A high school student in France can time-travel, going back to the past and even the future. She is not taking the trip physically, but mentally. This phenomenon is known as hyperthymesia. The report, published in Neurocase, details how the girl can go back to the past, recalling everything in vivid detail, and also visit the future that was imaginary yet detailed. This happens because of an extremely rare condition that allows the person to piece together every detail from an incident that happened years ago, even packing in the emotional feelings at the time and how one smelled, looked and reacted. Researchers Valentina La Corte, Pascale Piolino, and Laurent Cohen from French institutions, such as the Paris Brain Institute and the Université Paris Cité, studied this young girl to understand how she does it, and its future applications. The 17-year-old has been referred to as TL in the study. She has always known that her memory is different from others. TL could mentally revisit past events, recounting the tiniest things in detail. However, no one believed her.&nbsp;TL has an autobiographical memory, which is the ability to travel through time and space and recall personal experiences and events. The researchers met TL, and she revealed some astounding things to them. She says her revisiting past memories is not random. Her internal world has boxes for different kinds of incidents, which are all compartmentalised. TL says her memories are "stored in a large, rectangular white room with a low ceiling." There are sections for family life, vacations, friends, school, her toys and more. There are tags with things she received from others, with the date she got it and the name of the person who gave it to her. She can even recall the emotions she and others would have felt at the time. While the events she connected with emotionally were in a white room, those linked to logic and academics were a "black memory" and needed effort to be recalled.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/is-gen-z-really-the-saddest-generation-new-study-finds-young-adults-are-unhappier-than-the-middle-aged-1756792796188">Is Gen Z really the saddest generation? New study finds young adults are unhappier than the middle-aged</a>&nbsp;<h2>Time-travelling girl has rooms in internal memory for different things</h2>TL even has three additional rooms in her internal world - a cold “pack ice” room to help her get rid of anger, an empty “problems room” for thinking and an uncomfortable “military room,” which was born out of guilt since her father used to be away for military service. To understand how TL's autobiographical memory functioned, she was given two tasks. She was told to recall events from her childhood and adolescence, and she revealed highly specific details. In the second task, the researchers analysed her ability to recall or imagine scenes from both the past and the future. She did wonderfully again, and her imagined future was also extremely detailed and felt real, and carried a strong feeling of “pre-experience". Scientists say such cases can help provide direction for future research.

A teenage girl in France can time-travel, going back to her past and the future. She has the strange ability to move across time and space and access specific memories in vivid detail, even recalling how something felt emotionally. Her future accounts feel very real. 

A high school student in France can time-travel, going back to the past and even the future. She is not taking the trip physically, but mentally. This phenomenon is known as hyperthymesia. The report, published in Neurocase, details how the girl can go back to the past, recalling everything in vivid detail, and also visit the future that was imaginary yet detailed. This happens because of an extremely rare condition that allows the person to piece together every detail from an incident that happened years ago, even packing in the emotional feelings at the time and how one smelled, looked and reacted. Researchers Valentina La Corte, Pascale Piolino, and Laurent Cohen from French institutions, such as the Paris Brain Institute and the Université Paris Cité, studied this young girl to understand how she does it, and its future applications. The 17-year-old has been referred to as TL in the study. She has always known that her memory is different from others. TL could mentally revisit past events, recounting the tiniest things in detail. However, no one believed her. TL has an autobiographical memory, which is the ability to travel through time and space and recall personal experiences and events. The researchers met TL, and she revealed some astounding things to them. She says her revisiting past memories is not random. Her internal world has boxes for different kinds of incidents, which are all compartmentalised. TL says her memories are "stored in a large, rectangular white room with a low ceiling." There are sections for family life, vacations, friends, school, her toys and more. There are tags with things she received from others, with the date she got it and the name of the person who gave it to her. She can even recall the emotions she and others would have felt at the time. While the events she connected with emotionally were in a white room, those linked to logic and academics were a "black memory" and needed effort to be recalled. Also Read: Is Gen Z really the saddest generation? New study finds young adults are unhappier than the middle-aged Time-travelling girl has rooms in internal memory for different things TL even has three additional rooms in her internal world - a cold “pack ice” room to help her get rid of anger, an empty “problems room” for thinking and an uncomfortable “military room,” which was born out of guilt since her father used to be away for military service. To understand how TL's autobiographical memory functioned, she was given two tasks. She was told to recall events from her childhood and adolescence, and she revealed highly specific details. In the second task, the researchers analysed her ability to recall or imagine scenes from both the past and the future. She did wonderfully again, and her imagined future was also extremely detailed and felt real, and carried a strong feeling of “pre-experience". Scientists say such cases can help provide direction for future research.

A teenage girl in France can time-travel, going back to her past and the future. She has the strange ability to move across time and space and access specific memories in vivid detail, even recalling how something felt emotionally. Her future accounts feel very real.&nbsp;

Time travelling French teen can return to the past and the future. But not how you think

3I/ATLAS is the third interstellar object, and a scientist has claimed it is not a natural space rock, but an alien spaceship sent by advanced beings. He has listed several reasons for it that are based on his observations, and those made by NASA 

LISTED! All the clues that point to 3I/ATLAS being an alien tech, not a comet

Interstellar object 3I/Atlas might be accompanied by a probe moving ahead of it, which can take a detour and enter Mars. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has claimed that this strange object is not moving alone through our solar system. He says "a precursor mini-probe" can reach Mars when the "mothership" comes at its closest distance to "the complete path of Mars around the Sun." This will happen sometime in October, when the object will be only 2.7 million kilometres from the red planet. Loeb says this itself is a "remarkable fine-tuning" of the path, since, on October 3, it will be 29 million kilometres from Mars. This means that during its entire sojourn with the planet, it will reduce this distance considerably. He cites this extreme cut down in distance as another clue that points to 3I/Atlas not being a natural space rock. In fact, the way it is moving shows that something sinister is at play. How else do you explain closing the distance by such a huge margin?&nbsp;<h2>A secret invisible probe is travelling with 3I/Atlas, Loeb says</h2>This brings us to his more intriguing hypothesis that there is another body travelling with 3I/Atlas that we cannot see from Earth. The interstellar object is turning towards Mars to plant a probe on the planet. Loeb has calculated that if such a probe exists, then it is travelling ahead of the main body. But it is not moving in a straight line, and is on a sideways trajectory which would take it to Mars. If this is true, then this precursor probe can intercept Mars on October 3, 2025 or during the week before it. "If 3I/ATLAS is a technological object, this short MOID (Minimum Orbit Intersection Distance) makes it easy for a precursor mini-probe to reach Mars," he wrote. So why haven't we seen it yet? Webb, Hubble, and no other telescopes have spotted a partner with 3I/Atlas. Loeb explains that this is because it is extremely tiny. He wrote in his blog that this object is likely smaller than a hundred meters, and near-Earth telescopes cannot detect the reflection of sunlight from such precursor objects.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/wake-up-call-for-humanity-scientist-wants-3i-atlas-to-be-alien-spaceship-here-s-why-1756095787834">'Wake-up call for humanity’: Scientist wants 3I/ATLAS to be alien spaceship — Here’s why</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/harvard-scientist-calls-on-world-leaders-to-prepare-common-plan-on-alien-attack-1755064546960">3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Loeb has a way to detect this secret friend that 3I/Atlas has. He suggests using the HiRISE camera onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to check for the probe that he thinks can be sent to Mars by the intelligent "alien" visitors. The window for this opens on October 3, when HiRISE will be able to image 3I/ATLAS with a resolution of 30 kilometres per pixel. Besides, it can also image the nucleus and dust cloud of 3I/ATLAS, which he also says cannot be from a comet, citing data from the James Webb Telescope.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/new-interstellar-object-3i-atlas-the-latest-object-from-beyond-our-solar-system-1756530823580/embed<h2>Alien attack on Earth in November?</h2> Loeb has raised the possibility that 3I/Atlas could be an alien civilisation coming to either observe Earth or attack us. In both cases, he says we need to be ready. He has called on world leaders to come together and prepare a common plan to deal with the potential threat the interstellar visitor might pose. However, the rest of the scientific community does not agree with him. Meanwhile, &nbsp;3I/Atlas is getting more mysterious every day as fresh observations are made.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/baba-vanga-predicted-alien-contact-in-2025-interstellar-spaceship-comet-solar-system-1754538939635">Baba Vanga Predicted Alien Contact In 2025. Is Interstellar 'Mothership' Hurtling Towards Earth Them Reaching Out?</a>&nbsp;<h2>3I/ATLAS speed and 3I/ATLAS age</h2>3I/ATLAS is moving at a speed of 209,000 km/hr, that is it covers 60 kilometres in one second. Scientists have calculated the age of the interstellar visitor, pegging it to be around seven billion years old. In comparison, our solar system is a little older than four billion years. &nbsp;

Interstellar object 3I/Atlas might not be alone. Scientist Avi Loeb has raised the possibility that a tiny invisible probe is moving ahead of it, which will take a detour in the coming weeks and crash into a planet. He has asked NASA to use existing technology to look for this probe.

Interstellar object 3I/Atlas might be accompanied by a probe moving ahead of it, which can take a detour and enter Mars. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has claimed that this strange object is not moving alone through our solar system. He says "a precursor mini-probe" can reach Mars when the "mothership" comes at its closest distance to "the complete path of Mars around the Sun." This will happen sometime in October, when the object will be only 2.7 million kilometres from the red planet. Loeb says this itself is a "remarkable fine-tuning" of the path, since, on October 3, it will be 29 million kilometres from Mars. This means that during its entire sojourn with the planet, it will reduce this distance considerably. He cites this extreme cut down in distance as another clue that points to 3I/Atlas not being a natural space rock. In fact, the way it is moving shows that something sinister is at play. How else do you explain closing the distance by such a huge margin? A secret invisible probe is travelling with 3I/Atlas, Loeb says This brings us to his more intriguing hypothesis that there is another body travelling with 3I/Atlas that we cannot see from Earth. The interstellar object is turning towards Mars to plant a probe on the planet. Loeb has calculated that if such a probe exists, then it is travelling ahead of the main body. But it is not moving in a straight line, and is on a sideways trajectory which would take it to Mars. If this is true, then this precursor probe can intercept Mars on October 3, 2025 or during the week before it. "If 3I/ATLAS is a technological object, this short MOID (Minimum Orbit Intersection Distance) makes it easy for a precursor mini-probe to reach Mars," he wrote. So why haven't we seen it yet? Webb, Hubble, and no other telescopes have spotted a partner with 3I/Atlas. Loeb explains that this is because it is extremely tiny. He wrote in his blog that this object is likely smaller than a hundred meters, and near-Earth telescopes cannot detect the reflection of sunlight from such precursor objects. Also Read: 'Wake-up call for humanity’: Scientist wants 3I/ATLAS to be alien spaceship — Here’s why Also Read: 3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack Loeb has a way to detect this secret friend that 3I/Atlas has. He suggests using the HiRISE camera onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to check for the probe that he thinks can be sent to Mars by the intelligent "alien" visitors. The window for this opens on October 3, when HiRISE will be able to image 3I/ATLAS with a resolution of 30 kilometres per pixel. Besides, it can also image the nucleus and dust cloud of 3I/ATLAS, which he also says cannot be from a comet, citing data from the James Webb Telescope. https://www.wionews.com/videos/new-interstellar-object-3i-atlas-the-latest-object-from-beyond-our-solar-system-1756530823580/embed Alien attack on Earth in November? Loeb has raised the possibility that 3I/Atlas could be an alien civilisation coming to either observe Earth or attack us. In both cases, he says we need to be ready. He has called on world leaders to come together and prepare a common plan to deal with the potential threat the interstellar visitor might pose. However, the rest of the scientific community does not agree with him. Meanwhile, 3I/Atlas is getting more mysterious every day as fresh observations are made. Also Read: Baba Vanga Predicted Alien Contact In 2025. Is Interstellar 'Mothership' Hurtling Towards Earth Them Reaching Out? 3I/ATLAS speed and 3I/ATLAS age 3I/ATLAS is moving at a speed of 209,000 km/hr, that is it covers 60 kilometres in one second. Scientists have calculated the age of the interstellar visitor, pegging it to be around seven billion years old. In comparison, our solar system is a little older than four billion years.

Interstellar object 3I/Atlas might not be alone. Scientist Avi Loeb has raised the possibility that a tiny invisible probe is moving ahead of it, which will take a detour in the coming weeks and crash into a planet. He has asked NASA to use existing technology to look for this probe.

Is 3I/ATLAS not alone? Scientist says an invisible ‘probe’ racing ahead of it could strike Mars

The Kuiper Belt stretches from the orbit of Neptune and way, way beyond. Very little is known about the mysterious region which is home to Pluto. Scientists even think that Planet Nine lives in the Kuiper Belt.

Why is Kuiper Belt the most mysterious and wildest cosmic zone?

After 60 years of it being discovered, scientists have finally identified the origins of a mysterious 300,000-year-old skull. The skull when discovered in 1960 was originally found attached to a wall in Petralona Cave in northern Greece. After a lot of research, using a precision technique called uranium-thorium dating, scientists have come to the conclusion that the skull likely belongs to a primitive, extinct hominid that lived alongside the Neanderthals.&nbsp;Initially believed to be 170,000 and 700,000 years old, the uranium-series analysis of the calcite coating on the skull helped scientists to believe that the skull is 286,000 years old. The findings corroborate previous research of the individual living in Europe alongside Neanderthals, but was part of the Homo heidelbergensis group, which is distinct from both Homo sapiens and Neanderthals, according to a study published in Journal of Human Evolution.&nbsp;After analysing the fossil's size and robustness, scientists came to the conclusion that the skull is of a man and gave it the name "Petralona man".&nbsp;The Homo heidelbergensis group is believed to have lived between 300,000 and 600,000 years ago, in Africa. Some later migrated to Europe about 500,000 years ago.&nbsp;"From a morphological point of view the Petralona hominin forms part of a distinct and more primitive group than Homo sapiens and Neanderthals, and the new age estimate provides further support for the coexistence of this population alongside the evolving Neanderthal lineage in the later Middle Pleistocene of Europe," the study said.&nbsp;About the Petralona Cave where the skull was found&nbsp;The Petralona Cave, where the discovery was made sixty years ago is located in Greece's Chalkidiki which is almost 50 km from the city of Thessaloniki. The cave was developed in the Upper Jurassic limestone of Mount Katsika where an important horizontal karstic network runs for several hundred meters.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The findings corroborate previous research of the individual living in Europe alongside Neanderthals, but was part of the Homo heidelbergensis group.

After 60 years of it being discovered, scientists have finally identified the origins of a mysterious 300,000-year-old skull. The skull when discovered in 1960 was originally found attached to a wall in Petralona Cave in northern Greece. After a lot of research, using a precision technique called uranium-thorium dating, scientists have come to the conclusion that the skull likely belongs to a primitive, extinct hominid that lived alongside the Neanderthals. Initially believed to be 170,000 and 700,000 years old, the uranium-series analysis of the calcite coating on the skull helped scientists to believe that the skull is 286,000 years old. The findings corroborate previous research of the individual living in Europe alongside Neanderthals, but was part of the Homo heidelbergensis group, which is distinct from both Homo sapiens and Neanderthals, according to a study published in Journal of Human Evolution. After analysing the fossil's size and robustness, scientists came to the conclusion that the skull is of a man and gave it the name "Petralona man". The Homo heidelbergensis group is believed to have lived between 300,000 and 600,000 years ago, in Africa. Some later migrated to Europe about 500,000 years ago. "From a morphological point of view the Petralona hominin forms part of a distinct and more primitive group than Homo sapiens and Neanderthals, and the new age estimate provides further support for the coexistence of this population alongside the evolving Neanderthal lineage in the later Middle Pleistocene of Europe," the study said. About the Petralona Cave where the skull was found The Petralona Cave, where the discovery was made sixty years ago is located in Greece's Chalkidiki which is almost 50 km from the city of Thessaloniki. The cave was developed in the Upper Jurassic limestone of Mount Katsika where an important horizontal karstic network runs for several hundred meters.

The findings corroborate previous research of the individual living in Europe alongside Neanderthals, but was part of the Homo heidelbergensis group.

Sixty years after being discovered from a cave wall, 300,000-year-old skull is found to be a hominid

A team led by Jenny Frediani at Stockholm University has identified a planet-forming disk with an unexpectedly high concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2), challenging existing theories of how planets are assembled. The findings, made with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), were published in Astronomy &amp; Astrophysics.&nbsp;The observations reveal that, unlike most nearby planet-forming disks where water vapour dominates the inner zones, this system is unusually rich in CO2. Frediani, a doctoral student in the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University, explained that water in this disk is so scarce that it is barely detectable, representing a significant contrast to the norm.&nbsp;In typical models, newly formed stars generate a surrounding disk from which planets eventually take shape. Pebbles covered in water ice drift inward from colder outer regions, and the increase in temperature causes the ice to sublimate, usually producing strong water vapour signatures in the inner disk. In this case, however, JWST’s MIRI instrument recorded a stronger CO2 signal instead.&nbsp;“This result cannot be accounted for by conventional disk evolution processes,” said Frediani. Arjan Bik, researcher at Stockholm University, added that the unusually high abundance of CO2 may point to the influence of strong ultraviolet radiation, either from the host star or from nearby massive stars, reshaping the chemical environment.&nbsp;The team also observed isotopic variants of CO2, enriched in carbon-13 and in oxygen isotopes 17O and 18O. These isotopologues, clearly identifiable in JWST data, may provide clues to longstanding questions about the isotopic fingerprints found in meteorites and comets, remnants of the early solar system.&nbsp;The disk was detected in NGC 6357, a massive star-forming region located around 5,542 light-years away from Earth. The work forms part of the eXtreme Ultraviolet Environments (XUE) collaboration, which examines how strong radiation fields influence disk chemistry. According to Maria-Claudia Ramirez-Tannus of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, who leads the XUE project, understanding such processes is central to explaining the diversity of planetary systems and their potential habitability.&nbsp;JWST’s MIRI instrument, partly developed with contributions from Stockholm University and Chalmers, enables astronomers to observe such distant dust-shrouded disks in infrared wavelengths, providing valuable data on conditions that govern planet formation.

Pebbles covered in water ice drift inward from colder outer regions, and the increase in temperature causes the ice to sublimate, usually producing strong water vapour signatures in the inner disk.

A team led by Jenny Frediani at Stockholm University has identified a planet-forming disk with an unexpectedly high concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2), challenging existing theories of how planets are assembled. The findings, made with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), were published in Astronomy & Astrophysics. The observations reveal that, unlike most nearby planet-forming disks where water vapour dominates the inner zones, this system is unusually rich in CO2. Frediani, a doctoral student in the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University, explained that water in this disk is so scarce that it is barely detectable, representing a significant contrast to the norm. In typical models, newly formed stars generate a surrounding disk from which planets eventually take shape. Pebbles covered in water ice drift inward from colder outer regions, and the increase in temperature causes the ice to sublimate, usually producing strong water vapour signatures in the inner disk. In this case, however, JWST’s MIRI instrument recorded a stronger CO2 signal instead. “This result cannot be accounted for by conventional disk evolution processes,” said Frediani. Arjan Bik, researcher at Stockholm University, added that the unusually high abundance of CO2 may point to the influence of strong ultraviolet radiation, either from the host star or from nearby massive stars, reshaping the chemical environment. The team also observed isotopic variants of CO2, enriched in carbon-13 and in oxygen isotopes 17O and 18O. These isotopologues, clearly identifiable in JWST data, may provide clues to longstanding questions about the isotopic fingerprints found in meteorites and comets, remnants of the early solar system. The disk was detected in NGC 6357, a massive star-forming region located around 5,542 light-years away from Earth. The work forms part of the eXtreme Ultraviolet Environments (XUE) collaboration, which examines how strong radiation fields influence disk chemistry. According to Maria-Claudia Ramirez-Tannus of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, who leads the XUE project, understanding such processes is central to explaining the diversity of planetary systems and their potential habitability. JWST’s MIRI instrument, partly developed with contributions from Stockholm University and Chalmers, enables astronomers to observe such distant dust-shrouded disks in infrared wavelengths, providing valuable data on conditions that govern planet formation.

&nbsp;Pebbles covered in water ice drift inward from colder outer regions, and the increase in temperature causes the ice to sublimate, usually producing strong water vapour signatures in the inner disk.

'5,545 light years away': NASA's James Webb Telescope detects CO2-rich planet-forming disk challenging models of planet birth

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 29) welcomed an agreement between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency for the Chandrayaan-5 mission, marking a landmark step in India’s space objectives. The program under the LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration) mission is a joint initiative aimed at exploring the south pole of the moon and conducting research on its hidden resources, including lunar water. The mission will be the fifth in the Chandrayaan series of lunar missions.PM Modi announced the landmark Implementing Arrangement between the space agencies of the two nations during his two-day visit to Japan as part of the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, where he held bilateral discussions with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to deepen cooperation in multiple sectors, including advanced technology and space.&nbsp;<h2>‘Symbol of mankind’s progress in space’</h2>Speaking at a joint press conference, PM Modi said, “We welcome the collaboration between ISRO and JAXA for the Chandrayaan-5 mission. Our active participation has gone beyond the limits of the earth and will become a symbol of mankind’s progress in space.”After the global recognition following the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the moon’s south pole in 2023, the next challenge lies in the deeper exploration of the lunar surface, especially those regions that may hold crucial resources like water.<h2>‘A story of determination, hard work and innovation’</h2>In an interview with Japanese publication The Yomiuri Shimbun, PM Modi elaborated on India’s vision for space exploration. He also talked about the collaboration with Japan on the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission.“India’s space journey is a story of determination, hard work and innovation of our scientists. From Chandrayaan-3’s historic landing on the moon’s south pole to our advances in interplanetary missions, India has consistently demonstrated that space is not the final frontier, it is the next frontier. I am glad that India and Japan are joining hands for the next edition of the Chandrayaan series or the LUPEX mission. This will contribute to deepening our understanding of the permanently shadowed regions at the lunar south pole,” PM Modi said.The mission will be launched by JAXA on board its H3-24L launch vehicle that will carry the ISRO-made lunar lander containing a Japan-made lunar rover. Apart from developing the lunar lander, ISRO will also develop some scientific instruments required for the mission.

The mission will be launched by JAXA on board its H3-24L launch vehicle that will carry the ISRO-made lunar lander containing a Japan-made lunar rover. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 29) welcomed an agreement between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency for the Chandrayaan-5 mission, marking a landmark step in India’s space objectives. The program under the LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration) mission is a joint initiative aimed at exploring the south pole of the moon and conducting research on its hidden resources, including lunar water. The mission will be the fifth in the Chandrayaan series of lunar missions. PM Modi announced the landmark Implementing Arrangement between the space agencies of the two nations during his two-day visit to Japan as part of the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, where he held bilateral discussions with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to deepen cooperation in multiple sectors, including advanced technology and space. ‘Symbol of mankind’s progress in space’ Speaking at a joint press conference, PM Modi said, “We welcome the collaboration between ISRO and JAXA for the Chandrayaan-5 mission. Our active participation has gone beyond the limits of the earth and will become a symbol of mankind’s progress in space.” After the global recognition following the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the moon’s south pole in 2023, the next challenge lies in the deeper exploration of the lunar surface, especially those regions that may hold crucial resources like water. ‘A story of determination, hard work and innovation’ In an interview with Japanese publication The Yomiuri Shimbun, PM Modi elaborated on India’s vision for space exploration. He also talked about the collaboration with Japan on the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission. “India’s space journey is a story of determination, hard work and innovation of our scientists. From Chandrayaan-3’s historic landing on the moon’s south pole to our advances in interplanetary missions, India has consistently demonstrated that space is not the final frontier, it is the next frontier. I am glad that India and Japan are joining hands for the next edition of the Chandrayaan series or the LUPEX mission. This will contribute to deepening our understanding of the permanently shadowed regions at the lunar south pole,” PM Modi said. The mission will be launched by JAXA on board its H3-24L launch vehicle that will carry the ISRO-made lunar lander containing a Japan-made lunar rover. Apart from developing the lunar lander, ISRO will also develop some scientific instruments required for the mission.

The mission will be launched by JAXA on board its H3-24L launch vehicle that will carry the ISRO-made lunar lander containing a Japan-made lunar rover.&nbsp;

India-Japan Annual Summit: PM Modi hails ISRO, JAXA collaboration on Chandrayaan-5 mission

Stargazers and scientists alike are turning their eyes to the skies this week as asteroid 2025 QY4 makes its approach towards Earth. The rock, measuring nearly 180 feet in diameter, has been classified as part of the Aten group of asteroids, which are known for crossing Earth’s orbital path. According to NASA’s Centre for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid is travelling at a remarkable speed of 39,205 miles per hour. Although its trajectory brings it close in astronomical terms, experts emphasise there is no danger of impact.&nbsp;<h2>Distance of approach</h2>&nbsp;NASA has confirmed that 2025 QY4 will make its closest approach on August 29, 2025, on Friday, at approximately 11:26 AM IST. At its nearest, the asteroid will pass Earth at a distance of 2.81 million miles, or about 4.51 million kilometres. While this might seem vast, it is considered relatively close when viewed against the scale of space. The agency designates any object larger than 85 metres that comes within 7.4 million kilometres of Earth as ‘potentially hazardous.’ Despite being above that size threshold, QY4’s flyby distance places it outside the hazardous category.&nbsp;<h2>Why scientists track such flybys</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>The monitoring of near-Earth asteroids remains a critical part of planetary defence. Even small shifts in an asteroid’s orbit, caused by gravitational influences or solar radiation, can alter their future trajectories. This is why agencies including NASA, ESA, JAXA and ISRO keep such objects under close observation. ISRO chief S. Somanath has also highlighted India’s plans to contribute to asteroid studies, with particular attention to larger rocks such as Apophis, expected to pass close to Earth in 2029. Tracking QY4 adds to the growing body of data on asteroid behaviour, composition, and movement, which can inform both research and future mitigation strategies.&nbsp;<h2>A reminder from space</h2>&nbsp;Although asteroid 2025 QY4 poses no threat, its passage serves as a reminder of the dynamic nature of the cosmos. These events underline the need for global collaboration in space science and planetary protection. The flyby of QY4 is not merely a moment of astronomical curiosity; it is a demonstration of how swiftly conditions in our skies can change, and why vigilance is necessary.&nbsp;

The agency designates any object larger than 85 metres that comes within 7.4 million kilometres of Earth as ‘potentially hazardous.’

Stargazers and scientists alike are turning their eyes to the skies this week as asteroid 2025 QY4 makes its approach towards Earth. The rock, measuring nearly 180 feet in diameter, has been classified as part of the Aten group of asteroids, which are known for crossing Earth’s orbital path. According to NASA’s Centre for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid is travelling at a remarkable speed of 39,205 miles per hour. Although its trajectory brings it close in astronomical terms, experts emphasise there is no danger of impact. Distance of approach NASA has confirmed that 2025 QY4 will make its closest approach on August 29, 2025, on Friday, at approximately 11:26 AM IST. At its nearest, the asteroid will pass Earth at a distance of 2.81 million miles, or about 4.51 million kilometres. While this might seem vast, it is considered relatively close when viewed against the scale of space. The agency designates any object larger than 85 metres that comes within 7.4 million kilometres of Earth as ‘potentially hazardous.’ Despite being above that size threshold, QY4’s flyby distance places it outside the hazardous category. Why scientists track such flybys The monitoring of near-Earth asteroids remains a critical part of planetary defence. Even small shifts in an asteroid’s orbit, caused by gravitational influences or solar radiation, can alter their future trajectories. This is why agencies including NASA, ESA, JAXA and ISRO keep such objects under close observation. ISRO chief S. Somanath has also highlighted India’s plans to contribute to asteroid studies, with particular attention to larger rocks such as Apophis, expected to pass close to Earth in 2029. Tracking QY4 adds to the growing body of data on asteroid behaviour, composition, and movement, which can inform both research and future mitigation strategies. A reminder from space Although asteroid 2025 QY4 poses no threat, its passage serves as a reminder of the dynamic nature of the cosmos. These events underline the need for global collaboration in space science and planetary protection. The flyby of QY4 is not merely a moment of astronomical curiosity; it is a demonstration of how swiftly conditions in our skies can change, and why vigilance is necessary.

The agency designates any object larger than 85 metres that comes within 7.4 million kilometres of Earth as ‘potentially hazardous.’

NASA confirms 180-foot asteroid racing at 39,205 mph to fly past Earth on this date..

Magnetic compasses have always been utlised as the navigation tool for humans over centuries for exploring sea routes. But there exist specific locations on our planet where magnetic compasses either show deflection from true north and south or fail completely because of specific geophysical activities.&nbsp;5 places where magnetic compasses don't work:<h3>1. The Magnetic Poles (Canada/Arctic Region)</h3>Compass lose their ability to point accurately near the magnetic north pole because the magnetic field lines plunge vertically. Instead of pointing north, the compass needle often spins aimlessly. While travelling here, explorers rely on GPS and gyroscopic compasses.<h3>2. The Kursk Magnetic Anomaly, Russia</h3>The Kursk Satellite Magnetic Anomaly(KMA) of Russia (centred at 51N, 37E) has long been marked as one of the largest magnetic anomalies on Earth, according to NASA. Located in the Kursk region of Russia, its anomalies are due to a huge iron ore body below ground. The powerful local magnetic field makes the compass needles deflect far off course or unreliable.<h3>3. The South Atlantic Anomaly</h3>It is positioned off the coast of South America over the South Atlantic Ocean. NASA's latest finding revealed that the region is drifting westward while its magnetic intensity continues to decline. The anomaly is also fragmenting, with recent data showing that its weakest zone is increasingly affecting satellites and compass readings.<h3>4. The Indian Ocean Magnetic Anomaly</h3>According to a report in CNN, scientists studied in 2023 revealed that there is a “gravity hole” in the Indian Ocean where Earth’s gravitational pull is weaker and its mass is lower than normal, resulting in deflecting compass readings sometimes. It starts off India's southern tip and covers approximately 1.2 million square miles (3 million square kilometers).<h3>5. The Kerguelen Plateau</h3>A standard magnetic compass will also not work reliably in the Kerguelen Plateau region because it is located in an area with magnetic anomalies caused by past volcanism, which distorts the natural magnetic field of the Earth. This Plateau is located in the southern Indian Ocean, extending from about 45°S to 64°S.

Magnetic compasses have always been one of the oldest instruments for navigation at sea, but surprisingly, there are several spots on Earth where compasses work partially or don't work at all.

Magnetic compasses have always been utlised as the navigation tool for humans over centuries for exploring sea routes. But there exist specific locations on our planet where magnetic compasses either show deflection from true north and south or fail completely because of specific geophysical activities. 5 places where magnetic compasses don't work: 1. The Magnetic Poles (Canada/Arctic Region) Compass lose their ability to point accurately near the magnetic north pole because the magnetic field lines plunge vertically. Instead of pointing north, the compass needle often spins aimlessly. While travelling here, explorers rely on GPS and gyroscopic compasses. 2. The Kursk Magnetic Anomaly, Russia The Kursk Satellite Magnetic Anomaly(KMA) of Russia (centred at 51N, 37E) has long been marked as one of the largest magnetic anomalies on Earth, according to NASA. Located in the Kursk region of Russia, its anomalies are due to a huge iron ore body below ground. The powerful local magnetic field makes the compass needles deflect far off course or unreliable. 3. The South Atlantic Anomaly It is positioned off the coast of South America over the South Atlantic Ocean. NASA's latest finding revealed that the region is drifting westward while its magnetic intensity continues to decline. The anomaly is also fragmenting, with recent data showing that its weakest zone is increasingly affecting satellites and compass readings. 4. The Indian Ocean Magnetic Anomaly According to a report in CNN, scientists studied in 2023 revealed that there is a “gravity hole” in the Indian Ocean where Earth’s gravitational pull is weaker and its mass is lower than normal, resulting in deflecting compass readings sometimes. It starts off India's southern tip and covers approximately 1.2 million square miles (3 million square kilometers). 5. The Kerguelen Plateau A standard magnetic compass will also not work reliably in the Kerguelen Plateau region because it is located in an area with magnetic anomalies caused by past volcanism, which distorts the natural magnetic field of the Earth. This Plateau is located in the southern Indian Ocean, extending from about 45°S to 64°S.

Magnetic compasses have always been one of the oldest instruments for navigation at sea, but surprisingly, there are several spots on Earth where compasses work partially or don't work at all.

Top 5 mysterious places on Earth where magnetic compasses fail to work

The area between Puerto Rico and Florida has been famous for myths, disappearances, from planes vanishing mid-flight, to ships sinking without a trace. The Bermuda Triangle has been the root of many supernatural conspiracy theories. It was mysteriously named the ‘graveyard’, covering an area of 700,000 kilometres. There had been many speculations, like the existence of a wormhole or extraterrestrial invaders capturing humans for experimentation.&nbsp;<h2>Multiple theories of the Bermuda Triangle&nbsp;</h2>Now, scientists are claiming that they have solved the mystery, or what they claim is the most plausible 'scientific' explanation of the disappearance.&nbsp;&nbsp;An oceanographer from the University of Southampton, Dr Simon Boxall, said that the Bermuda Triangle's record of disappearances is due to ‘rogue waves’. A documentary on the Bermuda Triangle Enigma, posted by Channel 5, shows the Boxwall discussing waves that are 100 feet (30 metres) in the air. According to him, the USS Cyclops in 1918, which sank without a trace on its way from Bahia to Brazil, was due to a rogue wave. Despite an extensive search, 306 crews and a 542-foot (165-metre) vessel were never found.&nbsp;Boxall claimed that these were extremely high, killer waves; 'they are steep, they are high - we've measured waves in excess of 30 metres,…if that happens, it can sink in a matter of two or three minutes.'Karl Kruszelnicki, an Australian Scientist, suggest that human error and environmental factors seem more feasible than supernatural causes. He said, "It is close to the Equator, near a wealthy part of the world - America - therefore, you have a lot of traffic." He also added that the number of disappearances in the region is nothing out of the ordinary compared to any other place on a percentage basis.&nbsp;He was discussing the contentious Flight 19, a squadron of five Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bombers, which entered the area in 1945. 90 minutes into the flight, one pilot reported the compass was failing. Radio conversations from the flight show that confusion and debate among the pilots regarding the directions and weather deteriorated as night loomed. 14 experienced pilots lost their lives without a trace. A search and rescue mission was launched with two&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Scientists claim that a theory that explains the mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft in the region, challenging the claims of Supernatural forces working at the ‘Devil's Triangle’.

The area between Puerto Rico and Florida has been famous for myths, disappearances, from planes vanishing mid-flight, to ships sinking without a trace. The Bermuda Triangle has been the root of many supernatural conspiracy theories. It was mysteriously named the ‘graveyard’, covering an area of 700,000 kilometres. There had been many speculations, like the existence of a wormhole or extraterrestrial invaders capturing humans for experimentation. Multiple theories of the Bermuda Triangle Now, scientists are claiming that they have solved the mystery, or what they claim is the most plausible 'scientific' explanation of the disappearance. An oceanographer from the University of Southampton, Dr Simon Boxall, said that the Bermuda Triangle's record of disappearances is due to ‘rogue waves’. A documentary on the Bermuda Triangle Enigma, posted by Channel 5, shows the Boxwall discussing waves that are 100 feet (30 metres) in the air. According to him, the USS Cyclops in 1918, which sank without a trace on its way from Bahia to Brazil, was due to a rogue wave. Despite an extensive search, 306 crews and a 542-foot (165-metre) vessel were never found. Boxall claimed that these were extremely high, killer waves; 'they are steep, they are high - we've measured waves in excess of 30 metres,…if that happens, it can sink in a matter of two or three minutes.' Karl Kruszelnicki, an Australian Scientist, suggest that human error and environmental factors seem more feasible than supernatural causes. He said, "It is close to the Equator, near a wealthy part of the world - America - therefore, you have a lot of traffic." He also added that the number of disappearances in the region is nothing out of the ordinary compared to any other place on a percentage basis. He was discussing the contentious Flight 19, a squadron of five Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bombers, which entered the area in 1945. 90 minutes into the flight, one pilot reported the compass was failing. Radio conversations from the flight show that confusion and debate among the pilots regarding the directions and weather deteriorated as night loomed. 14 experienced pilots lost their lives without a trace. A search and rescue mission was launched with two

Scientists claim that a theory that explains the mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft in the region, challenging the claims of Supernatural forces working at the ‘Devil's Triangle’.

Scientists claim to have solve the mystrey of Bermuda Triangle with this SHOCKING new theory

Water, the source of all life, is not only present on Earth, but also in other places in the universe. Research found huge amounts of water swirling in space during the early years of the universe. This water body is so huge that it could fit 140 trillion times the amount of water found on Earth. It is located 12 billion light-years away, meaning that it existed when the universe was only about one billion years old. Light-years is the amount of time light takes to reach Earth; hence, the light from this source has travelled 12 billion years to reveal this stupendous cosmic body of water. This reservoir of water is orbiting a quasar called APM 08279+5255. Quasars are extremely bright objects typically located at the centre of some galaxies and powered by a supermassive black hole. When the black holes feed on matter, they release large amounts of energy, which is visible as a highly luminous light source. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/1-in-500-cosmic-coincidence-avi-loeb-cites-nasa-data-to-suggest-3i-atlas-could-be-millions-of-times-bigger-than-2i-borisov-1756201088676">1-in-500 cosmic coincidence? Scientist says 3I/ATLAS could be millions of times bigger than 2I/Borisov, only if...</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/wow-signal-was-faster-and-stronger-deep-space-radio-signals-pulsar-magnetar-1756183550459">WOW! Signal was faster and stronger: Scientists know where the mysterious wave came from...well, almost</a>&nbsp;But this water is not present in liquid form. Instead, it is present as water vapour because of the high heat generated by the black hole's feeding frenzy. This cloud of gas surrounds the black hole, spanning hundreds of light-years. Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) pointed out the unique characteristic of this black hole. "The environment around this quasar is very unique in that it's producing this huge mass of water," Matt Bradford, a scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, said. "It's another demonstration that water is pervasive throughout the universe, even at the very earliest times," he said. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/249-radio-signals-slam-earth-in-minutes-deep-space-eruption-puzzles-scientists-1756191308323">249 radio signals slam Earth in minutes: Deep-space eruption puzzles scientists</a>&nbsp;<h2>Black hole is 20 billion times more massive than the sun</h2>The observation was made by two groups of astronomers, while the study was funded by NASA and published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. The researchers observed a particular quasar called APM 08279+5255. They found that a black hole 20 billion times more massive than the sun is feeding this quasar, triggering the release of as much energy as a thousand trillion suns. Scientists have long believed that water reached Earth through a cosmic body, such as an asteroid. This stems from studies that water is omnipresent in the universe, probably not always in the same way as on Earth. However, the discovery of this vast reservoir 12 billion light-years away was not expected, as the universe was still in its infancy at this time. Even the Milky Way has water, but in frozen form.

Earth is a tiny speck in the vast cosmos of the universe, and it is mostly water. But the biggest water reservoir is located 12 billion light-years from us in a corner where a supermassive black hole that can fit 20 billion suns also resides. 

Water, the source of all life, is not only present on Earth, but also in other places in the universe. Research found huge amounts of water swirling in space during the early years of the universe. This water body is so huge that it could fit 140 trillion times the amount of water found on Earth. It is located 12 billion light-years away, meaning that it existed when the universe was only about one billion years old. Light-years is the amount of time light takes to reach Earth; hence, the light from this source has travelled 12 billion years to reveal this stupendous cosmic body of water. This reservoir of water is orbiting a quasar called APM 08279+5255. Quasars are extremely bright objects typically located at the centre of some galaxies and powered by a supermassive black hole. When the black holes feed on matter, they release large amounts of energy, which is visible as a highly luminous light source. Also Read: 1-in-500 cosmic coincidence? Scientist says 3I/ATLAS could be millions of times bigger than 2I/Borisov, only if... Also Read: WOW! Signal was faster and stronger: Scientists know where the mysterious wave came from...well, almost But this water is not present in liquid form. Instead, it is present as water vapour because of the high heat generated by the black hole's feeding frenzy. This cloud of gas surrounds the black hole, spanning hundreds of light-years. Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) pointed out the unique characteristic of this black hole. "The environment around this quasar is very unique in that it's producing this huge mass of water," Matt Bradford, a scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, said. "It's another demonstration that water is pervasive throughout the universe, even at the very earliest times," he said. Also Read: 249 radio signals slam Earth in minutes: Deep-space eruption puzzles scientists Black hole is 20 billion times more massive than the sun The observation was made by two groups of astronomers, while the study was funded by NASA and published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. The researchers observed a particular quasar called APM 08279+5255. They found that a black hole 20 billion times more massive than the sun is feeding this quasar, triggering the release of as much energy as a thousand trillion suns. Scientists have long believed that water reached Earth through a cosmic body, such as an asteroid. This stems from studies that water is omnipresent in the universe, probably not always in the same way as on Earth. However, the discovery of this vast reservoir 12 billion light-years away was not expected, as the universe was still in its infancy at this time. Even the Milky Way has water, but in frozen form.

Earth is a tiny speck in the vast cosmos of the universe, and it is mostly water. But the biggest water reservoir is located 12 billion light-years from us in a corner where a supermassive black hole that can fit 20 billion suns also resides.&nbsp;

Largest body of water ever found is not present on Earth, but...

A lost city being called the Stone Age Atlantis, has been found deep in the ocean in Denmark's Bay of Aarhus. Archaeologists say that this small city went underwater when the last ice age ended about 8,500 years ago. With its end, massive ice sheets started melting, leading sea levels to rise and submerge Stone Age settlements. They dug up only about an area of 430 square feet and found evidence that humans once lived there and practised organised activities. Researchers found stone tools, animal bones, a piece of wood that appears to be a tool of some kind and arrowheads, all proving a thriving human society in the region. Underwater archaeologist Peter Moe Astrup said that the place is like a "time capsule" where "everything was preserved in an oxygen-free environment and "time just stopped." He stated that this global sea level rise, dramatically altered coastlines.&nbsp;&nbsp;Researchers have previously discovered similar Stone Age settlements on land, but this is the first time that they have come across one under the ocean. They believe that the sea is hiding many more clues about the life of the Mesolithic people, such as harpoons, fish hooks or traces of fishing structures, since living on the coast, they would have depended on fishing for food. As Astrup said, everything is perfectly preserved in the absence of oxygen, with organic materials like wood and nuts shedding light on what these people made and consumed. Besides, these items will also show how their tools and techniques evolved to survive in a changing world.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-stumbled-upon-four-jet-black-eggs-20-000-feet-below-ocean-they-turned-out-to-be-1752050826299">Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be...</a>&nbsp;<h2>Project to find lost Stone Age settlements</h2>Scientists have been working on a $15.5million six-year international project to map parts of the seabed in the Baltic and North Seas. The purpose of this mission is to explore sunken Northern European places and uncover lost Mesolithic settlements. This summer, researchers went 26 feet under the sea near Aarhus using a specialised underwater vacuum to collect buried treasures.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/1-500-year-old-map-archaeologists-lost-city-of-tharais-byzantine-empire-jordan-1749642626966">The lost city of Tharais once part of Jordan's Holy Lands has been found</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/another-lost-city-detected-under-egyptian-pyramid-by-scientists-bu-it-says-expert-1749609642375">Another lost city detected under Egyptian pyramid by scientists who found Khafre cylinders. 'Bu****it', says expert</a>&nbsp;They scanned through every foot of the area and pieced together the artefacts to reveal a human settlement that once lived here. The next step is to excavate two locations in the North Sea, which will pose a challenge because of its conditions. The sea levels are once again rising, and scientists hope to provide a solution in terms of adaptability by looking into how people changed their ways to survive as coastlines changed.

Stone Age Atlantis found near Denmark: Archaeologists have found an 8,000-year-old human settlement perfectly preserved under the sea near Denmark. It submerged as the Ice Age ended and is a time capsule that can teach humans how to live as sea levels rise today. 

A lost city being called the Stone Age Atlantis, has been found deep in the ocean in Denmark's Bay of Aarhus. Archaeologists say that this small city went underwater when the last ice age ended about 8,500 years ago. With its end, massive ice sheets started melting, leading sea levels to rise and submerge Stone Age settlements. They dug up only about an area of 430 square feet and found evidence that humans once lived there and practised organised activities. Researchers found stone tools, animal bones, a piece of wood that appears to be a tool of some kind and arrowheads, all proving a thriving human society in the region. Underwater archaeologist Peter Moe Astrup said that the place is like a "time capsule" where "everything was preserved in an oxygen-free environment and "time just stopped." He stated that this global sea level rise, dramatically altered coastlines. Researchers have previously discovered similar Stone Age settlements on land, but this is the first time that they have come across one under the ocean. They believe that the sea is hiding many more clues about the life of the Mesolithic people, such as harpoons, fish hooks or traces of fishing structures, since living on the coast, they would have depended on fishing for food. As Astrup said, everything is perfectly preserved in the absence of oxygen, with organic materials like wood and nuts shedding light on what these people made and consumed. Besides, these items will also show how their tools and techniques evolved to survive in a changing world. Also Read: Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be... Project to find lost Stone Age settlements Scientists have been working on a $15.5million six-year international project to map parts of the seabed in the Baltic and North Seas. The purpose of this mission is to explore sunken Northern European places and uncover lost Mesolithic settlements. This summer, researchers went 26 feet under the sea near Aarhus using a specialised underwater vacuum to collect buried treasures. Also Read: The lost city of Tharais once part of Jordan's Holy Lands has been found Also Read: Another lost city detected under Egyptian pyramid by scientists who found Khafre cylinders. 'Bu****it', says expert They scanned through every foot of the area and pieced together the artefacts to reveal a human settlement that once lived here. The next step is to excavate two locations in the North Sea, which will pose a challenge because of its conditions. The sea levels are once again rising, and scientists hope to provide a solution in terms of adaptability by looking into how people changed their ways to survive as coastlines changed.

Stone Age Atlantis found near Denmark: Archaeologists have found an 8,000-year-old human settlement perfectly preserved under the sea near Denmark. It submerged as the Ice Age ended and is a time capsule that can teach humans how to live as sea levels rise today.&nbsp;

'Time just stopped' — Scientists stumble upon 8,500-year-old world deep inside the sea

SpaceX's Starship splashed down in the Indian Ocean after a successful launch off the launchpad in southern Texas on Tuesday (Aug 28) evening. This marks the megarocket's 10th test flight and a crucial step in Elon Musk's push to make humans a multiplanetary species. The 403-foot (123-meter) tall rocket, the most powerful ever built, lifted off from Starbase at 6:30 pm local time (2330 GMT), drawing cheers from SpaceX engineers watching on a live webcast. The flight comes after back-to-back delays: a fuel leak halted Sunday's attempt, and poor weather forced a scrub on Monday.&nbsp;<h2>"Splashdown successful"</h2>On X, SpaceX celebrated its success with a video of the splashdown and the message, "Splashdown confirmed! Congratulations to the entire SpaceX team on an exciting tenth flight test of Starship!"Expectations were high, with the last three missions ending in explosions of the upper stage — two over the Caribbean and one after reaching space. Another upper stage blew up during ground testing in June.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-s-starship-grounded-again-spacex-scraps-texas-launch-for-second-time-in-2-day-1756169269391">Elon Musk’s Starship grounded again: SpaceX scraps Texas launch for second time in 2 days</a><h2>Starship's previous failures</h2>Previously, on Monday (Aug 25), SpaceX had to call off the much-awaited launch of its behemoth rocket due to bad weather. On X, the company said that it was “Standing down from today’s flight test attempt due to weather.” It added that the “Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly”.Less than 24 hours earlier, a separate launch attempt was scrubbed because of a liquid oxygen leak.&nbsp;<h2>Why is Starship so important to Musk?</h2>Starship, stacked on its Super Heavy booster, towers 397 feet (121 meters) and is a behemoth, taller than the Statue of Liberty. It is central to Elon Musk's vision of reusable rockets capable of carrying people to the Moon and Mars. As the world's richest man puts it, “In about 6 or 7 years, there will be days where Starship launches more than 24 times in 24 hours.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/alien-attack-in-november-harvard-scientist-flags-mysterious-object-hurtling-towards-earth-1753526257304">Alien attack in November? Harvard scientists warn mysterious object hurtling towards Earth</a>US President Donald Trump's former DOGE chief, Elon Musk, as per AFP, has pegged SpaceX's entire future to the entirely reusable rocket, planning to eventually phase out the workhorse Falcon rockets in favour of Starship. NASA, too, has tapped it for its first crewed lunar mission since Apollo, tentatively set for 2027. Despite the setbacks, SpaceX is sticking to its "fail fast, learn fast" approach, pushing ahead with test after test. The company has managed to successfully catch Starship's massive lower stage booster with "chopstick" launch tower arms three times.

Musk's Starship finally achieves success: SpaceX rocket completes 10th test flight after multiple failures

SpaceX's Starship splashed down in the Indian Ocean after a successful launch off the launchpad in southern Texas on Tuesday (Aug 28) evening. This marks the megarocket's 10th test flight and a crucial step in Elon Musk's push to make humans a multiplanetary species. The 403-foot (123-meter) tall rocket, the most powerful ever built, lifted off from Starbase at 6:30 pm local time (2330 GMT), drawing cheers from SpaceX engineers watching on a live webcast. The flight comes after back-to-back delays: a fuel leak halted Sunday's attempt, and poor weather forced a scrub on Monday. "Splashdown successful" On X, SpaceX celebrated its success with a video of the splashdown and the message, "Splashdown confirmed! Congratulations to the entire SpaceX team on an exciting tenth flight test of Starship!" Expectations were high, with the last three missions ending in explosions of the upper stage — two over the Caribbean and one after reaching space. Another upper stage blew up during ground testing in June. Also read | Elon Musk’s Starship grounded again: SpaceX scraps Texas launch for second time in 2 days Starship's previous failures Previously, on Monday (Aug 25), SpaceX had to call off the much-awaited launch of its behemoth rocket due to bad weather. On X, the company said that it was “Standing down from today’s flight test attempt due to weather.” It added that the “Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly”. Less than 24 hours earlier, a separate launch attempt was scrubbed because of a liquid oxygen leak. Why is Starship so important to Musk? Starship, stacked on its Super Heavy booster, towers 397 feet (121 meters) and is a behemoth, taller than the Statue of Liberty. It is central to Elon Musk's vision of reusable rockets capable of carrying people to the Moon and Mars. As the world's richest man puts it, “In about 6 or 7 years, there will be days where Starship launches more than 24 times in 24 hours.” Also read | Alien attack in November? Harvard scientists warn mysterious object hurtling towards Earth US President Donald Trump's former DOGE chief, Elon Musk, as per AFP, has pegged SpaceX's entire future to the entirely reusable rocket, planning to eventually phase out the workhorse Falcon rockets in favour of Starship. NASA, too, has tapped it for its first crewed lunar mission since Apollo, tentatively set for 2027. Despite the setbacks, SpaceX is sticking to its "fail fast, learn fast" approach, pushing ahead with test after test. The company has managed to successfully catch Starship's massive lower stage booster with "chopstick" launch tower arms three times.

Musk's Starship finally achieves success: SpaceX rocket completes 10th test flight after multiple failures

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS can help humans with interstellar travel. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has suggested that if we intercept the alien "mothership", then we can gain access to valuable data and information on interstellar travel. This would cut down not only on time spent on researching how to leave the solar system, but also save us billions and trillions of dollars. He argues in a blog post that the visitor from the outer world can help humans journey through space, something that seems almost impossible right now. 3I/ATLAS is currently thought to be a comet, but Loeb thinks it could be an alien probe sent by an intelligent civilisation living in another part of the universe. If this turns out to be true, he thinks humans should try to learn more about it, as it would offer a multitude of benefits scientifically. However, he has also raised fears that aliens could be coming to attack Earth. In a radio interview, he admitted that if 3I/ATLAS is a comet, then he would be relieved "because in that case, humanity will not face any risk."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/1-in-500-cosmic-coincidence-avi-loeb-cites-nasa-data-to-suggest-3i-atlas-could-be-millions-of-times-bigger-than-2i-borisov-1756201088676">1-in-500 cosmic coincidence? Scientist says 3I/ATLAS could be millions of times bigger than 2I/Borisov, only if...</a>&nbsp;<h2>Alien technology can help humans go to outer space</h2>But, he would also be happy if it indeed is an alien spaceship. According to Loeb, this would present humans with an opportunity to learn about alien technology. This object is coming from outer space, undertaking interstellar travel. So it obviously has the means to do so. If humans can learn about it, then we would also be able to travel through interstellar space. Right now, we only have the Voyager spacecraft that are in deep space. NASA and other space agencies are trying to land humans on the Moon and then use the lunar surface to launch to Mars. But, Loeb says 3I/ATLAS offers a tantalising opportunity to go way beyond just these cosmic bodies. "Such a discovery may inspire us to reach interstellar space, well beyond our current travel plans for the Moon and Mars," he wrote.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/wake-up-call-for-humanity-scientist-wants-3i-atlas-to-be-alien-spaceship-here-s-why-1756095787834">'Wake-up call for humanity’: Scientist wants 3I/ATLAS to be alien spaceship — Here’s why</a>&nbsp;Besides, it presents the chance to learn something without spending a lot of money. Right now, humans have no technology that can send humans to the radiation-filled fields of space. With the Artemis missions, NASA will gauge the environment before actually landing people on the Moon. Elon Musk also dreams of colonising Mars, but that still seems like a far-fetched dream.&nbsp;

3I/ATLAS: The object hurtling in space could be coming to attack Earth, Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says. However, even though it is a dangerous prospect, Loeb thinks it could offer humans a chance to access technology that would otherwise take us years to develop.

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS can help humans with interstellar travel. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has suggested that if we intercept the alien "mothership", then we can gain access to valuable data and information on interstellar travel. This would cut down not only on time spent on researching how to leave the solar system, but also save us billions and trillions of dollars. He argues in a blog post that the visitor from the outer world can help humans journey through space, something that seems almost impossible right now. 3I/ATLAS is currently thought to be a comet, but Loeb thinks it could be an alien probe sent by an intelligent civilisation living in another part of the universe. If this turns out to be true, he thinks humans should try to learn more about it, as it would offer a multitude of benefits scientifically. However, he has also raised fears that aliens could be coming to attack Earth. In a radio interview, he admitted that if 3I/ATLAS is a comet, then he would be relieved "because in that case, humanity will not face any risk." Also Read: 1-in-500 cosmic coincidence? Scientist says 3I/ATLAS could be millions of times bigger than 2I/Borisov, only if... Alien technology can help humans go to outer space But, he would also be happy if it indeed is an alien spaceship. According to Loeb, this would present humans with an opportunity to learn about alien technology. This object is coming from outer space, undertaking interstellar travel. So it obviously has the means to do so. If humans can learn about it, then we would also be able to travel through interstellar space. Right now, we only have the Voyager spacecraft that are in deep space. NASA and other space agencies are trying to land humans on the Moon and then use the lunar surface to launch to Mars. But, Loeb says 3I/ATLAS offers a tantalising opportunity to go way beyond just these cosmic bodies. "Such a discovery may inspire us to reach interstellar space, well beyond our current travel plans for the Moon and Mars," he wrote. Also Read: 'Wake-up call for humanity’: Scientist wants 3I/ATLAS to be alien spaceship — Here’s why Besides, it presents the chance to learn something without spending a lot of money. Right now, humans have no technology that can send humans to the radiation-filled fields of space. With the Artemis missions, NASA will gauge the environment before actually landing people on the Moon. Elon Musk also dreams of colonising Mars, but that still seems like a far-fetched dream.

3I/ATLAS: The object hurtling in space could be coming to attack Earth, Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says. However, even though it is a dangerous prospect, Loeb thinks it could offer humans a chance to access technology that would otherwise take us years to develop.

Interstellar journey on a budget: Scientist says 3I/ATLAS can help humans take the trip of a lifetime

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NASA’s SPHEREx space observatory has noticed a cloud of carbon dioxide (CO2) around 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar object racing towards the inner solar system. The observations were made between August 8–12, and Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has an interesting theory about it. He has been claiming that this object is not natural and has been sent by extraterrestrial beings to probe Earth and other planets. He wrote in a blog post that SPHEREx noticed "a mass loss rate of about 70 kilograms per second" and "no water (H2O) cloud was detected." Loeb added that the NASA report shows a "lack of a bright water gas coma", which has confused scientists since 3I/ATLAS was "not too far outside the Solar system’s 'water ice line” at 2.5 AU" when the observatory made the observations. He admits that even though H2O is not present in gas form, "the reflected spectrum from the surface of 3I/ATLAS" showed a "mix of water and carbon dioxide ices combined with organics."Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/wake-up-call-for-humanity-scientist-wants-3i-atlas-to-be-alien-spaceship-here-s-why-1756095787834">'Wake-up call for humanity’: Scientist wants 3I/ATLAS to be alien spaceship — Here’s why</a> Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/harvard-scientist-calls-on-world-leaders-to-prepare-common-plan-on-alien-attack-1755064546960">3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack</a>&nbsp;<h2>NASA observatory data suggests 3I/ATLAS is extremely large</h2>He once again argued that the latest images by SPHEREx do not resolve the "dust coma" contention, and the sunlight scattered around it is compact and reflecting off the dust on it. He cited the data collected by the NASA observatory to suggest that 3I/ATLAS has a large nucleus with a diameter of 46 kilometres. Loeb says that if this object is a space rock, then it is a million times bigger than the previous interstellar comet 2I/Borisov. However, as per his calculations, this is not possible. Based on his projections about the amount of rocky material present per unit volume in interstellar space, humans should have by now found at least a million objects about the size of 2I/Borisov before a 46-kilometre object.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/when-will-alien-invasion-on-earth-happen-spacecraft-ship-probe-1754106497174">Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action</a>&nbsp;<h2>Reddening in reflection shows 3I/ATLAS is large</h2>In the same blog post, Loeb once again asserted that 3I/ATLAS is targeting the inner solar system "by technological design", implying that it has been sent by an intelligent civilisation capable of interstellar travel. Loeb pointed to its trajectory in contrast to the orbit of the planets around the Sun and implied that the chances of such a random orientation happening are only one in 500. The Hubble Space Telescope has also observed a reddening in the spectrum of reflected sunlight from 3I/ATLAS and no tail, which means there is not much dust around it. Meanwhile, the reddening proves that this interstellar object is large. A COs layer that is only a millimetre-thick is being removed from the object, which he says shows that a thin layer of dust is sufficient to maintain this cloud of COs gas around it. This cloud is hiding something, and it is not a comet, Loeb says. &nbsp;

3I/ATLAS interstellar object: A NASA observatory has noticed a cloud of CO2 around 3I/ATLAS. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says there is no water cloud and no “bright water gas coma”. He has once again asserted that this shows that it is nearly impossible for  3I/ATLAS to be a space rock.

NASA’s SPHEREx space observatory has noticed a cloud of carbon dioxide (CO2) around 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar object racing towards the inner solar system. The observations were made between August 8–12, and Harvard scientist Avi Loeb has an interesting theory about it. He has been claiming that this object is not natural and has been sent by extraterrestrial beings to probe Earth and other planets. He wrote in a blog post that SPHEREx noticed "a mass loss rate of about 70 kilograms per second" and "no water (H2O) cloud was detected." Loeb added that the NASA report shows a "lack of a bright water gas coma", which has confused scientists since 3I/ATLAS was "not too far outside the Solar system’s 'water ice line” at 2.5 AU" when the observatory made the observations. He admits that even though H2O is not present in gas form, "the reflected spectrum from the surface of 3I/ATLAS" showed a "mix of water and carbon dioxide ices combined with organics." Also Read: 'Wake-up call for humanity’: Scientist wants 3I/ATLAS to be alien spaceship — Here’s why Also Read: 3I/ATLAS and its 'intent': Harvard scientist calls on world leaders to prepare for an alien attack NASA observatory data suggests 3I/ATLAS is extremely large He once again argued that the latest images by SPHEREx do not resolve the "dust coma" contention, and the sunlight scattered around it is compact and reflecting off the dust on it. He cited the data collected by the NASA observatory to suggest that 3I/ATLAS has a large nucleus with a diameter of 46 kilometres. Loeb says that if this object is a space rock, then it is a million times bigger than the previous interstellar comet 2I/Borisov. However, as per his calculations, this is not possible. Based on his projections about the amount of rocky material present per unit volume in interstellar space, humans should have by now found at least a million objects about the size of 2I/Borisov before a 46-kilometre object. Also Read: Scientist reveals HOW and WHEN alien 'mothership' could attack Earth, warns governments to take action Reddening in reflection shows 3I/ATLAS is large In the same blog post, Loeb once again asserted that 3I/ATLAS is targeting the inner solar system "by technological design", implying that it has been sent by an intelligent civilisation capable of interstellar travel. Loeb pointed to its trajectory in contrast to the orbit of the planets around the Sun and implied that the chances of such a random orientation happening are only one in 500. The Hubble Space Telescope has also observed a reddening in the spectrum of reflected sunlight from 3I/ATLAS and no tail, which means there is not much dust around it. Meanwhile, the reddening proves that this interstellar object is large. A COs layer that is only a millimetre-thick is being removed from the object, which he says shows that a thin layer of dust is sufficient to maintain this cloud of COs gas around it. This cloud is hiding something, and it is not a comet, Loeb says.

3I/ATLAS interstellar object: A NASA observatory has noticed a cloud of CO2 around 3I/ATLAS. Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says there is no water cloud and no “bright water gas coma”. He has once again asserted that this shows that it is nearly impossible for &nbsp;3I/ATLAS to be a space rock.

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Scientists have discovered the source of repeating short, sharp radio pulses that were first detected in June last year. The MeerKAT in South Africa tracked the signals to a cosmic event that generated an intense outburst, producing hundreds of such bursts across multiple frequency bands. Known as fast radio bursts (FRB), researchers say that these signals came from a far-off place in deep space. The burst seen on June 19, 2024, is known as FRB 20240619D. The source emitted hundreds of tiny but powerful pulses within minutes. Lead author Jun Tian of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at The University of Manchester (JBCA) wrote in the paper that initially, they recorded "three bursts being detected within two minutes in the MeerKAT L-band." To understand what was happening, the researchers checked for the bursts on ultra-high frequency, L band, and S band. They recorded a total of 249 bursts. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/wow-signal-was-faster-and-stronger-deep-space-radio-signals-pulsar-magnetar-1756183550459">WOW! Signal was faster and stronger: Scientists know where the mysterious wave came from...well, almost</a>&nbsp;<h2>What do repeating signals suggest?</h2>The study was published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. The speed and frequency showed that the source was one of the most active repeaters ever recorded. The data also stated the signals preferred one clear frequency, as most of them were centred in the L band rather than at lower or higher radio frequencies. This meant that the bursts are strongest around the L-band and showed a downward drift towards the end. In most repeaters, there are compact emission zones. But the new observations reveal that sometimes multi-component bursts change their frequency drift. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/deep-space-radio-signals-cosmic-mystery-object-pulsar-magnetar-1748517706567">44 minutes apart, 2 minutes every time: Something from deep space is sending signals to Earth</a>&nbsp;<h2>Where do most FRBs come from?</h2>The universe emits repeating and non-repeating FRBs, and scientists don't know whether they come from the same kind of source. Some simulations suggest that they come from highly magnetised neutron stars undergoing starquakes, while others come from compact object interactions in binary systems. The FRB 20240619D will enable scientists to work on these two hypotheses to determine which of the two is occurring here. Scientists have seen similar FRBs in the past, with hundreds of outbursts in an hour.&nbsp;&nbsp;To know whether there were simultaneous optical flashes when the burst occurred, the team coordinated the optical observations with the MeerLICHT telescope. “We find no optical counterpart of FRB 20240619D in the MeerLICHT optical observations,” Tian wrote in the paper. Notably, other independent projects are now searching for FRB signals in optical light with extremely fast timing—down to millisecond speeds. This is helping set even stronger limits on how much optical light accompanies these bursts compared to their radio energy.&nbsp;

Earth was slammed by a blitz of hundreds of radio signals within minutes in 2024. Scientists studied the source of the bursts using the MeerKAT in South Africa and identified that they were coming from an intense cosmic event releasing hundreds of bursts.

Scientists have discovered the source of repeating short, sharp radio pulses that were first detected in June last year. The MeerKAT in South Africa tracked the signals to a cosmic event that generated an intense outburst, producing hundreds of such bursts across multiple frequency bands. Known as fast radio bursts (FRB), researchers say that these signals came from a far-off place in deep space. The burst seen on June 19, 2024, is known as FRB 20240619D. The source emitted hundreds of tiny but powerful pulses within minutes. Lead author Jun Tian of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at The University of Manchester (JBCA) wrote in the paper that initially, they recorded "three bursts being detected within two minutes in the MeerKAT L-band." To understand what was happening, the researchers checked for the bursts on ultra-high frequency, L band, and S band. They recorded a total of 249 bursts. Also Read: WOW! Signal was faster and stronger: Scientists know where the mysterious wave came from...well, almost What do repeating signals suggest? The study was published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. The speed and frequency showed that the source was one of the most active repeaters ever recorded. The data also stated the signals preferred one clear frequency, as most of them were centred in the L band rather than at lower or higher radio frequencies. This meant that the bursts are strongest around the L-band and showed a downward drift towards the end. In most repeaters, there are compact emission zones. But the new observations reveal that sometimes multi-component bursts change their frequency drift. Also Read: 44 minutes apart, 2 minutes every time: Something from deep space is sending signals to Earth Where do most FRBs come from? The universe emits repeating and non-repeating FRBs, and scientists don't know whether they come from the same kind of source. Some simulations suggest that they come from highly magnetised neutron stars undergoing starquakes, while others come from compact object interactions in binary systems. The FRB 20240619D will enable scientists to work on these two hypotheses to determine which of the two is occurring here. Scientists have seen similar FRBs in the past, with hundreds of outbursts in an hour. To know whether there were simultaneous optical flashes when the burst occurred, the team coordinated the optical observations with the MeerLICHT telescope. “We find no optical counterpart of FRB 20240619D in the MeerLICHT optical observations,” Tian wrote in the paper. Notably, other independent projects are now searching for FRB signals in optical light with extremely fast timing—down to millisecond speeds. This is helping set even stronger limits on how much optical light accompanies these bursts compared to their radio energy.

Earth was slammed by a blitz of hundreds of radio signals within minutes in 2024. Scientists studied the source of the bursts using the MeerKAT in South Africa and identified that they were coming from an intense cosmic event releasing hundreds of bursts.

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