Is it aliens? Here’s why that’s the least important question about 3I/ATLAS.
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Is it aliens? Here’s why that’s the least important question about 3I/ATLAS.

On October 29, Comet 3I/ATLAS reached its closest point to the sun. This point, known as perihelion, was around 210 million kilometers from the sunor 1.4 times the distance between the sun and Earthand it was on the opposite side of the sun to Earth. This means the sun had been blocking the comet from our view (from Earth). Now, ground telescopes have begun watching it again.When it was first detected on July 1 2025 by the Asteroid Terrestrial Last Alert System (or "ATLAS"), one of the first questions people asked was "but is it aliens?". This isn't the first time the alien question has come up in the context of a new astronomical discovery. But although it might be fun, it can also detract from the real (and very cool) science, and fuel misinformation.A long history...
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Scanteak 11.11 Sale has up to 60% off teak furniture, $11 deals, dining room bundles and sure-win lucky draw, Lifestyle News
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Scanteak 11.11 Sale has up to 60% off teak furniture, $11 deals, dining room bundles and sure-win lucky draw, Lifestyle News

Lifestyle If you've already bookmarked a dozen 11.11 sales, here's one more that deserves a spot on your list - especially if you're furnishing your new BTO or thinking of giving your home a stylish refresh. From Nov 10 to 23, the Scanteak 11.11 Sale at Westgate has deals on premium teak furniture, sofas, and mattresses. Expect discounts of up to 60 per cent, plus exclusive promotions such as $11 top-ups on furniture and home accessories, 1-for-1 deals and up to $800 cashback on teak furniture. Here's what you can look forward to at this once-a-year sale.Lifestyle Exclusive sale promotionsGetting your furniture at the Scanteak 11.11 Sale doesn't just mean great discounts, you'll also get access to special promos that'll make your shopping experience that much sweeter. With any furniture purchase starting from $800, a small $11 top-up...
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Reminder: Here’s When The Nintendo Direct Starts In Your Time Zone
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Reminder: Here’s When The Nintendo Direct Starts In Your Time Zone

60 minutes of Switch and Switch 2 newsImage: Nintendo LifeUpdate: The day has arrived! You can find the exact time today's Nintendo Direct gets underway in your region below:North America: 6am PDT / 7am MDT / 8am CDT / 9am EdtUK/Ire: 2pm BSTEurope: 3pm cest / 4pmAsia/Oceania: 10pm JST / 9pm AWST / 11pm AESTOriginal Story: Well it's that time again, folks! Nintendo has announced via Nintendo Today! that yet another Direct presentation will be taking place on 12th September 2025 (yes, that's tomorrow), hot on the heels of the Partner Showcase in July and the Indie World in August. The showcase is set to kick off at 2pm BST / 3pm CEST / 9am ET / 6am PT and will provide 60 minutes' worth of news and announcements on games heading to the Switch 2...
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