New Jersey meteorite reveals ancient asteroid chemistry on Earth
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Scientists analyzing fragments from the New Jersey meteorite report preserved material from near the surface of a primitive asteroid, indicating salty fluids once altered the rock. By tracing its fall with camera footage and forensic study, researchers link the debris to the asteroid belt, offering clues about asteroid composition and how materials might have delivered life's building blocks to Earth.
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