Asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 'came from beyond Jupiter'
The origin of the asteroid that ended the dinosaurs has been traced to beyond Jupiter, revealing its significant impact on life 66 million years ago. [ more ]
Dinosaur-killing Chicxulub asteroid formed in Solar System's outer reaches
The Chicxulub impactor that caused the mass extinction 66 million years ago originated from beyond Jupiter's orbit, according to new geochemical research. [ more ]