Researchers just uncovered more about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago
Scientists have identified a rare 'oddball' class of meteorite responsible for the dinosaur extinction event 66 million years ago.
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Researchers identified a rare class of "oddball" meteorite responsible for the mass extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Nickel fingerprints were used to reveal the composition of the Chicxulub meteorite.
Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Researchers have uncovered new details regarding the composition of the asteroid that caused a mass extinction 66 million years ago. The space rock has been identified as a rare 'oddball' meteorite.
Coverage from The University of British Columbia, Phys.org, and The Times of India emphasizes the rare nature of the meteorite. ZME Science reports that nickel fingerprints were used to reveal what the asteroid was made of, while The Yucatan Times specifically links these findings to the Chicxulub meteorite.
Future focus remains on the rare composition of the rock and the complexities of the extinction event, as noted by New Scientist and other reporting outlets.
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When did the asteroid impact occur?
The impact happened 66 million years ago.
What characterizes the meteorite identified by researchers?
It is described as a rare 'oddball' meteorite.
How did scientists determine the asteroid's composition?
According to ZME Science, researchers used nickel fingerprints to reveal its composition.
Sources (10)
- Researchers just uncovered more about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago Yahoo News Canada · 47d ago
- Scientists identify rare ‘oddball’ meteorite behind mass extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago The Times of India · 48d ago
- Researchers identify class of “oddball” meteorite that killed the dinosaurs The University of British Columbia · 48d ago
- The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs was more odd than expected The Brighter Side of News · 48d ago
- Scientists Unveil the Rare Composition of the Dinosaur-Killing Chicxulub Meteorite The Yucatan Times · 48d ago
- Dinosaurs May Have Been Wiped Out by ‘Oddball’ Space Rock Sci.News · 48d ago
- Nickel Fingerprints Reveal What the Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Was Made Of ZME Science · 48d ago
- The Dinosaur Extinction Was More Complicated Than You Think New Scientist · 48d ago
- Researchers identify class of 'oddball' meteorite that killed the dinosaurs Phys.org · 48d ago
- Researchers just uncovered more about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago The Independent · 48d ago
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