Detailed photos from the newly operational Vera C. Rubin Observatory have revealed that the recently discovered interstellar ...

"It could represent some of the oldest and most pristine water ever observed, formed in another planetary system and ...

The long-serving space telescope saw the third interloper to enter the solar system from beyond its limits late on Monday ...

On July 1, astronomers spotted an unusual high-speed object zooming towards the sun. Dubbed 3I/ATLAS, the surprising space ...

A controversial new paper questions whether the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is a potentially dangerous alien probe, similar ...

"The consequences, should the hypothesis turn out to be correct, could potentially be dire for humanity," said Avi Loeb.

Sometimes serendipity happens in science. Whether it's an apple falling from a tree or a melting chocolate bar, some of the ...

Scientists are racing to learn as much as possible about the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS before it fades from view forever ...

Nearly a month ago, a mysterious object was seen hurtling through the solar system and later confirmed as an interstellar ...

The Gemini North telescope in Hawaii recently snapped a close-up of the comet that's captured the world’s attention.

Given 3I/ATLAS' highly eccentric orbit, this will be its one and only visit to our solar system, as its trajectory does not ...

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, equipped with the largest digital camera for astronomy, was the first to spot the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS before its official discovery.