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The comet 31/ATLAS, roughly the size of Manhattan and weighing around 33 billion tons, has become a focus of international astronomical study. According to Avi Loeb from Harvard University, this object far exceeds previously observed interstellar bodies, with a mass at least a thousand times greater than similar comets.
Loeb highlighted several unusual characteristics of 31/ATLAS. Notably, the comet exhibits an anti-tail—a stream of particles pointing toward the Sun rather than away, contrary to normal comet behavior. There was also detection of nickel emissions without iron, a rare phenomenon for such objects.
The comet also shows non-gravitational acceleration, and its trajectory suggests close approaches to several planets in the Solar System, including Jupiter, Venus, and Mars. Although NASA has not reported any threat, the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) has initiated monitoring of the object. Observations are planned from November 27, 2025, to January 27, 2026.
Loeb urged the international community to remain vigilant regarding the comet and be prepared for potential unpredictable events.
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Turkmenistan Startup and Innovation International Forum – 2025 to Be Held within TurkmenTEL-2025
Ashgabat will host the Turkmenistan Startup and Innovation International Forum – 2025, organized by the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The event will serve as a platform for presenting the Roadmap for the Development of Turkmenistan’s Innovation and IT Ecosystem, as well as for discussing the next steps in engaging stakeholders from government agencies, the business community, and international development partners.
Among the speakers will be Bagrat Yengibaryan, an international expert from UNDP, who will highlight key areas of cooperation and share global experience in digital innovation and startup development. The forum aims to strengthen collaboration between public and private sectors, exchange knowledge, and promote partnerships in the field of digital technologies.
The event will conclude with a session titled “Opportunities for Regional Cooperation in Developing the Startup Ecosystem in Central Asia”, where startup projects from across the region will be presented. Participants will showcase innovative solutions that foster partnerships and advance joint ICT and innovation initiatives.
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