Harvard Scientist Urges Sending Short Message to 'Unnatural' Object Approaching Earth in Six Words

Harvard physicist Professor Avi Loeb has sparked controversy by suggesting that the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, initially classified as a comet by NASA, may actually be artificial in nature due to its unusual characteristics. Loeb proposes sending a welcoming message to the object, theorizing it could be an alien technology potentially heading towards Earth. The object is set to make its closest approach to the Sun in October 2025, prompting further study by scientists to unravel its true origins and intentions, which could potentially reshape humanity's understanding of extraterrestrial life.