A potential threat and a glimmer of hope arrived from beyond our solar system today. 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object, is rapidly approaching Earth and is expected to arrive in just 116 days, according to the Daily Star.
Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope captured a stunning new image of the object, revealing it's actively releasing water—a significant discovery reported by Universe Today. This active release suggests a complex composition.
The object's arrival sparks a crucial question: what should humanity do when an interstellar object is recognized as potentially technological? Avi Loeb, a renowned astrophysicist, poses this thought-provoking challenge on Medium.
Experts warn that 3I/ATLAS could either "save or destroy us," highlighting the immense uncertainty and potential impact of this cosmic encounter.
