Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Rohit David

NASA Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS' Electromagnetic Field Causing People To 'Get Sick': 'It's Not An Attack But It's Something' Says Insider

Comet 3I/ATLAS sparks debate over electromagnetic fields and reported illnesses (Credit: Killion Eon : Pexels)

Picture this: a rogue iceball from deep space, hurtling through our solar system at a blistering 130,000 miles per hour, its tail flickering like a faulty neon sign. Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed visitor from beyond our cosmic neighbourhood, has astronomers glued to their scopes and TikTok theorists buzzing with speculation.

Recent discussion has centred not only on the comet's trajectory but also on claims of unusual electromagnetic activity. Reports of headaches, fatigue, and general malaise have circulated on social media, with some suggesting a link between these symptoms and the comet's passage. The phrase 'NASA interstellar comet electromagnetic field' has trended widely, underscoring the collision between scientific observation and public anxiety.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.