"Rare 'Boomerang Meteorite' Found in Sahara Desert: Earth's First Cosmic Return"
Researchers have proposed that a rock discovered in the Sahara Desert in Morocco, named NWA 13188, could be the first known "boomerang meteorite" - a rock that originated on Earth, was ejected into space, and then returned to Earth. The rock's composition is similar to volcanic rocks found on Earth, but it also has a fusion crust and isotopic evidence suggesting exposure to cosmic rays. While some scientists are skeptical and call for further investigation, if confirmed, NWA 13188 would be recognized as the first official terrestrial meteorite found on Earth.