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Scientists identify origin of dinosaur-killing asteroid from beyond Jupiter
Scientists now believe they have pinpointed the origin of the asteroid that led to the dinosaurs’ extinction. Sixty-six million years ago, a rare asteroid collided with Earth, causing the mass extinction event that wiped out around 60 percent of Earth’s species. Research indicates that the aftermath of this collision likely covered the planet in ash, altering the climate drastically. Previously,…