NASA's Webb detects methane and strange chemistry on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
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NASA's Webb space telescope has detected methane on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing unusual chemistry. The comet is emitting a significant amount of methane, which is considered strange. The discovery provides clues about the comet's distant origin, but the specifics of its chemistry and behavior are still being characterized.
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