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Hillsborough Meteorite Reveals Life’s Cosmic Origins | Dayton News
A rare space rock called Hillsborough, which crashed through a New Jersey home in July 2024, could rewrite our understanding of how life began. Classified as a unique CM1.2 meteorite — a cosmic oddity with water-rich origins — it’s packed with ancient organic compounds, amino acids, and salty fragments that hint at surface brine on its asteroid. Carefully preserved by the homeowner, it’s now offering scientists a rare glimpse into the chemical conditions that may have sparked life across the solar system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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