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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS could help protect Earth from dangerous asteroids. Here's how
The comet, called 3I/ATLAS, is the third known interstellar object that has come through our solar system. As it flies deeper into the solar system before leaving our cosmic neighborhood some time between Nov. 27, 2025 and Jan. 27, 2026, the International Asteroid Warning Network is kicking off a campaign to observe the comet.
The discovery of a new asteroid in the Earth's orbit around the sun has led to chatter that it's a second moon.
BATON ROUGE, La. ( Louisiana Illuminator) – A Canadian mining company plans to build a facility in Calcasieu Parish to refine rare earth metals used in a variety of motors and electronics in the consumer, technology and defense industries.
Contrary to online rumors, Earth still only has one true moon, but astronomers have discovered a so-called 'quasi-moon.' Here's what it is.
THAT’s NO MOON - Earth doesn’t just have one moon; sometimes, it has a companion satellite or “mini-moon.” Discovered on August 2 and reported in September, this is not breaking news. Asteroid 2025 PN7, Earth’s newest quasi-satellite, is small, about 19 meters in diameter, and… pic.twitter.com/VPwzQsy6PF
MP Materials dominates rare earth mining in the U.S., yet experts question if its soaring valuation can last amid shifting geopolitics.
Stocks spiked to al-time highs to start the week. extending gains from Friday's record-setting rally. Chips and rare earth stocks were among the big movers.
NASA is studying interstellar object 3I/ATLAS to refine its planetary defence systems, using the comet's rare trajectory as a real-time test for Earth impact prevention strategies.
Hurricane Melissa has grown into a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds that's become Earth's strongest hurricane winds of the year. Warm water in the Caribbean is strengthening the system.
The Earth's magnetic field has been getting weaker over the past few centuries. This weakening can be seen in data gathered from various satellites and ground-based observatories. According to a study by the European Space Agency,
Will interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS hit Earth? Explore the predictions, from NASA's official 'no impact' trajectory to fascinating theories from Avi Loeb and mystics.