Stranger Science: What ATLAS-31 really tells us about interstellar visitors

Humanity's age-old fascination with extraterrestrial life was reignited by the arrival of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS. While initial observations fueled speculation of alien technology, including unusual brightness and a lack of a comet tail, further analysis revealed standard cometary behavior. Scientists largely agree ATLAS is a natural comet, though some remain open to further investigation.