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Explore the new study revealing that the asteroid responsible for the dinosaur extinction originated beyond Jupiter. Discover how metal isotopes trace this cosmic journey. A groundbreaking study has uncovered intriguing details about the asteroid that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. By analyzing metal isotopes from the impact site, scientists have determined that this asteroid originated from the outer regions of the solar system, beyond Jupiter. This discovery provides new insights into one of Earth’s most