Study Reveals 'Hostile' Alien Threat Could Attack Earth in Months

 

Study reveals "hostile" extraterrestrial threat could attack Earth in a few months

This is news that's sure to send shivers down your spine. A group of scientists, in a controversial study, claims that an unidentified object from another solar system could be much more than just a comet. According to them, it could be a potentially hostile extraterrestrial probe that could wreak havoc on our planet. If their theory is correct, the consequences could be, in their own words, "disastrous for humanity."

An intergalactic visitor named 3i/atlas

This mysterious object has been named 3I/ATLAS. It was spotted on July 1st, hurtling toward our sun at a dizzying speed of over 200,000 km/h. Less than 24 hours after its discovery, further observations suggested it was simply a comet. But a gigantic comet, measuring nearly 25 kilometers in diameter, larger than the city of Paris. A classic comet, then? Not for everyone.

The alternative theory: extraterrestrial technology?

This is where the story becomes worthy of a science fiction film. In their new study, the researchers propose another theory: what if this object was actually a 'technological' device? A sort of disguised spy probe, sent by an extraterrestrial intelligence. What raises their doubts are several anomalies: its speed, much faster than that of other similar objects, and the strange angle at which it entered our solar system.

A Harvard researcher behind this bold theory

It's worth noting that one of the authors of this study is no stranger. He's Avi Loeb, a highly respected astrophysicist at Harvard University. He is known for his bold theories about extraterrestrial life. He already made headlines in 2017 by suggesting that the interstellar object 'Oumuamua was not an asteroid, but a reconnaissance probe sent by an extraterrestrial civilization, due to its strange shape and speed. Source: Aviloeb CC BY-SA 4.0

A well-calculated attack plan?

According to Avi Loeb, the trajectory of the object 3I/ATLAS is particularly suspicious. It will reach its closest point to the sun on the opposite side of Earth. Loeb suggests this could be intentional, to avoid being observed too closely by our telescopes when it will be at its brightest. It is from this hidden point that it could, according to the theory, send 'gadgets' towards Earth. If the object is indeed a 'technological artifact,' it could arrive close to us in late November or early December 2025, and this could 'require the implementation of defensive measures.'

The voice of reason: 'Everything indicates it's an ordinary comet'

Of course, this theory is far from unanimous in the scientific community. Samantha Lawler, an astronomer at the University of Regina in Canada, quickly challenged this hypothesis. For her, there's no mystery: "All the evidence indicates that this is an ordinary comet that was ejected from another solar system, just as billions of comets have been ejected from our own solar system." A much less spectacular explanation, but arguably more likely.

Conclusion: Even the author of the theory remains cautious

Ultimately, even Avi Loeb, despite his sensational statements, admits that his theory is highly unlikely. He himself concludes that "the most likely outcome will be that 3I/ATLAS is a completely natural interstellar object, probably a comet." So, should we panic? Certainly not. This story reminds us above all that space is full of mysteries and that when faced with the unknown, human imagination, even that of the greatest scientists, is limitless. According to the source: medium.com