Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb speculated that NASA’s recently released photos of 3I/ATLAS could potentially point to its artificial origins — and even wondered if the so-called comet was purposely targeting and sweeping meteorites out of its path. He posited his theory in a viral new blog post on Medium.

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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.

Here are the eight best towns in the Finger Lakes for a two-day recharge, according to the World Atlas, a website that publishes content about resources surrounding travel and other topics. The Keuka Outlet Trail on February 7,