3I/ATLAS is causing another mystery! This time, the interstellar comet has rapidly brightened—and no one knows why! Its increase in brightness significantly exceeds that of most comets in the Oort Cloud at a comparable distance—and experts are faced with yet another mystery. This mysterious chunk of rock has been surprising us since its discovery: it has an exotic composition, reflects light in an extremely unusual way, and contains nickel but, confusingly, no iron! However, a lucky coincidence could help us finally uncover the true origins of 3I/ATLAS! The JUICE space probe is in the perfect position to examine the object in detail in the coming weeks! But why is this interstellar visitor so different from all the comets we know – and what can it tell us about alien star systems? Stay tuned until the end and find out with us!
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