Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS sheds water miles from the Sun—what does it mean for life beyond Earth?

Scientists have detected water vapor components in the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, a significant discovery for understanding its composition and origins. This finding, made possible by NASA's Swift Observatory, suggests that the necessary ingredients for life might be widespread throughout the galaxy, challenging previous assumptions about cometary activity.

Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS sheds water miles from the Sun—what does it mean for life beyond Earth?
Scientists have detected water vapor components in the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, a significant discovery for understanding its composition and origins. This finding, made possible by NASA's Swift Observatory, suggests that the necessary ingredients for life might be widespread throughout the galaxy, challenging previous assumptions about cometary activity.