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8 October 2025

Mansi Dubey

NASA’s mysterious 3I/ATLAS sparks alien theories after viral Mars image leaves scientists stumped

NASA’s mysterious 3I/ATLAS sparks alien theories after viral Mars image leaves scientists stumped

The image, allegedly captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars, shows what appears to be a bright, cylindrical object streaking through the planet’s dusty sky. The photo quickly went...
What is 3I/ATLAS and why internet cannot stop talking about it?

What is 3I/ATLAS and why internet cannot stop talking about it?

The arrival of 3I/ATLAS marks another rare moment in astronomy, following the discoveries of ʻOumuamua in 2017 and 2I/Borisov in 2019. All three are thought to be comet-like objects...
“Scientists say a massive alien spaceship 3I/ATLAS is hurtling towards Earth.” : Netizen says but NASA denies

“Scientists say a massive alien spaceship 3I/ATLAS is hurtling towards Earth.” : Netizen says but NASA denies

Rumours circulating across social media platforms have sparked alarm, with users claiming that a giant comet known as 3I/ATLAS is heading towards Earth and poses a “major threat to...
NASA and ESA dismiss alien theories as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passes safely through solar system

NASA and ESA dismiss alien theories as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passes safely through solar system

First identified in July 2025 by the ATLAS survey in Chile, 3I/ATLAS is travelling at a remarkable 58 kilometres per second along a hyperbolic orbit, confirming its interstellar origin.
India’s NPCI bets big on AI with launch of fintech innovation hub NTSL

India’s NPCI bets big on AI with launch of fintech innovation hub NTSL

The platform now processes 645 million payments daily, accounting for 85% of India’s digital transactions and nearly half of global real-time payments.
Earth’s next interstellar visitor: 3I/ATLAS captivates astronomers worldwide

Earth’s next interstellar visitor: 3I/ATLAS captivates astronomers worldwide

Preliminary data suggest that 3I/ATLAS has a nucleus under 1 kilometre wide, though some analyses propose a larger size, possibly up to 11 kilometres.
Ashwini Vaishnaw approves NaMo semiconductor lab at IIT Bhubaneswar to boost India’s chip mission

Ashwini Vaishnaw approves NaMo semiconductor lab at IIT Bhubaneswar to boost India’s chip mission

With India’s semiconductor market projected to surge from $38 billion in 2023 to over $100 billion by 2030, initiatives like the NaMo Lab are critical in building the nation’s...
Apple x OpenAI: Jony Ive and Sam Altman’s secret AI device faces major delays amid technical issues

Apple x OpenAI: Jony Ive and Sam Altman’s secret AI device faces major delays amid technical issues

The vision is reportedly to craft “a friendly, human-like companion-something like Siri, but more natural.”
Sam Altman’s OpenAI unveils ‘AgentKit’ to empower developers as ChatGPT surges past 800 million users

Sam Altman’s OpenAI unveils ‘AgentKit’ to empower developers as ChatGPT surges past 800 million users

Described by Altman as “a complete set of building blocks to take agents from prototype to production,” AgentKit is built to simplify the creation of advanced AI systems capable...
HCLTech Partners with MIT Media Lab to Boost AI and Quantum Research Capabilities

HCLTech Partners with MIT Media Lab to Boost AI and Quantum Research Capabilities

“We’re pleased to welcome HCLTech to the MIT Media Lab at a pivotal time for AI,” said Jessica Rosenworcel, Executive Director at MIT Media Lab.