- A meteorite crashed through the roof of a New Jersey home in 2024, producing a sonic boom over New York.
- The homeowner's quick action in preserving the fragments allowed scientists to study the most pristine meteorites of their kind ever found.
- Researchers discovered the meteorite contains preserved bits from near the surface of a primitive asteroid, featuring concentrated salty fluids.
- This finding reveals a previously unknown process from this type of protoplanet world, offering new insights into asteroid composition.
- The study helps scientists better understand asteroids and their potential role in delivering materials necessary for life to Earth.
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