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Researchers just uncovered more about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago

Scientists have identified a rare class of 'oddball' meteorite responsible for the mass extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

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Researchers identified the dinosaur-killing asteroid as a rare class of "oddball" meteorite. Nickel fingerprints were used to reveal the specific composition of the Chicxulub meteorite.

Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Researchers have uncovered new details regarding the composition of the asteroid that caused the dinosaur mass extinction. The space rock, associated with the Chicxulub impact, has been identified as a rare class of 'oddball' meteorite.

Coverage from The University of British Columbia, The Times of India, and Phys.org emphasizes that the discovery was made possible through the analysis of nickel fingerprints. The Yucatan Times and Sci.News report that the meteorite's composition was more unusual than previously expected.

Future attention will be on how these findings clarify the complexities of the extinction event, as suggested by New Scientist.

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When did the asteroid impact occur?

The asteroid killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

How did researchers identify the meteorite's composition?

According to ZME Science, researchers used nickel fingerprints to reveal what the asteroid was made of.

What is the name of the meteorite associated with this event?

The Yucatan Times refers to it as the Chicxulub meteorite.

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