A new study suggests the Sun's close encounters with other stars may have captured thousands of interstellar objects, potentially hiding within our solar system.
Our solar system could be home to many ISOs
Aug 30, 2026
02:23 pm
What's the storyA new study has revealed that the Sun may have captured thousands of small interstellar objects from alien systems.
These findings suggest that our solar system could be home to a treasure trove of extraterrestrial material.
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