Unusual origin found for asteroid that killed the dinosaurs

The apocalyptic object came from very deep space, scientists believe.
From The Times

August 21, 2024

A new discovery could confirm scientists' suspicions about the asteroid that ended the age of the dinosaurs.

An illustration shows the impact of an asteroid into a region of Mexico on Earth seen from space with asteroid bodies in space and the planet Mars in the distance.

Mark Garlick

The apocalyptic object had an unusual origin, evidence shows.

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