The Mystery Begins, A Cosmic Visitor Like No Other: First detected in July, the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is estimated to be about 5.6 kilometres wide, nearly the size of Manhattan, and weighs around 33 billion tons. What has gripped astronomers is its extraordinary speed, brightness fluctuations, and bizarre motion that seem to defy traditional physics. Unlike other known interstellar visitors like ‘Oumuamua and Borisov, 3I/ATLAS moves with unnerving precision—sparking curiosity and concern alike.
A Harvard Scientist’s Warning That Went Viral
It all began when Dr Avi Loeb, a renowned Harvard astrophysicist known for his controversial theories on extraterrestrial life, made a chilling remark: “Take vacations before October 29.” His cryptic statement set off a wave of speculation onli