A Harvard scientist has ignited speculation, claiming that a comet currently under observation might not be a mere icy rock.
Astronomers have spotted a comet doing something never seen before – slowing its rotation significantly as it makes its way around the Sun. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in ...
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