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Scientists have discovered a new time crystal that changes everything we know about time
Scientists have unveiled a novel time crystal exhibiting a structured yet non-repeating temporal pattern, a departure from traditional, perfectly cyclical time crystals. This discovery challenges fundamental assumptions about order and motion, suggesting a more complex and evolving form of temporal organization in matter. The breakthrough opens new avenues for understanding how matter self-organizes across time.
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.
