The new study involved taking a fresh look at the "Altamura Man," which is an exceptionally well-preserved Neanderthal skeleton covered in a thick layer of calcite, sometimes called "cave popcorn." The researchers' findings suggest that the size of Neanderthal noses might not have had anything to do with living in cold temperatures.

Because this comet is so rare, NASA is utilizing multiple spacecraft and telescopes to observe it. Since its discovery on July 1, twelve NASA missions have already taken pictures of it. More missions will also get a chance to capture it as it continues to move across space.

The space agency has called a press conference for 8pm GMT to share new images of 3I/Atlas. Some experts claim it is a comet, but others argue it is a spaceship