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Wednesday, November 5, 2025: Your regular update on the most significant findings and developments grabbing attention.NewsByPatrick Pester, Ben Turner publishedNovember 5, 2025

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Here is the science information you should be aware of for today:

• Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has switched hue a third time as it emerges from behind the sun.
• Trump reappoints Elon Musk associate Jared Isaacman to head NASA.
• The largest, most radiant full moon of the year appears tonight.

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