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Physicists capture rare illusion of an object moving at 99.9% the speed of light

Using ultra-fast laser pulses and special cameras, scientists have simulated an optical illusion that appears to defy Einstein's theory of special relativity. One consequence of special relativity is ...
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NASA is tracking a fast-moving object entering our solar system. Here's what one Harvard scientist says

NASA is tracking a mysterious, fast-moving object entering our solar system, raising questions about whether it's just a comet — or possibly something more advanced. The object, known as 3I-ATLAS, was ...

Is interstellar object 3I/ATLAS older than our Sun? Here’s what it might reveal about the origins and observations

Astronomers have discovered 3I/ATLAS, a fast-moving interstellar object detected in mid-2025. Researchers believe this ancient comet, potentially 8-14 billion years old, originated from the Milky ...
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A rare cosmic alignment on January 22 will light up mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS

Astronomers are preparing for a rare cosmic event on January 22, when interstellar object 3I/ATLAS will align closely with ...