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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is bursting with methanol

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS contains exceptionally high levels of methanol, suggesting it formed under conditions very different from those that shaped most comets in our solar system. ALMA also revealed that tiny icy gr…

RelxNews Staff9 September 2026 at 08:47 UTC1 min read
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is bursting with methanol

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS contains exceptionally high levels of methanol, suggesting it formed under conditions very different from those that shaped most comets in our solar system. ALMA also revealed that tiny icy grains around the comet are releasing methanol like miniature comets, giving astronomers an unusually detailed look at an object from another star system.

Officials and experts continue to monitor developments closely as the situation unfolds. Communities affected by the story are watching for further updates in the days ahead. Analysts say the implications could extend well beyond the immediate headlines, with policymakers and industry leaders expected to respond in the coming weeks.

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