Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, discovered in July, will approach Earth on December 19th. This rare visitor from another star system, unlike typical comets, offers scientists a unique chance to analyze its composition. Studying the dust and gas released as it nears the Sun could reveal secrets about other planetary systems' evolution. It will be observable via telescopes.

The ‘Bridging the Swarm’ mission comes two days after the company launched its ‘RAISE and Shine’ flight for JAXA. Liftoff is scheduled for 1:55 p.m. NZDT / 0055 UTC on Dec. 16 (7:45 p.m. EST on Dec. 15).

Under the direction of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., federal health officials have changed guidance on hepatitis B vaccines, potentially affecting millions of California infants who are at risk of dying from liver cancer later in life if they contract the virus.

A newly developed AI can predict which diseases specific genetic mutations are likely to cause, not just whether they are harmful. The breakthrough could speed up diagnoses and open new paths for personalized treatment.

"...we wanted to find out if an AI system can learn values the way children do, by observing people in their culture and absorbing their values."