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Dinosaur-killing asteroid likely came from beyond Jupiter, study finds

Scientists investigating the asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs after slamming into the Earth 66 million years ago have released a new study suggesting that it formed “beyond the orbit of Jupiter.” The findings published in Science on Thursday say that the researchers made their determination after examining the geological remains of the impact in modern...

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How to get the best view of the Perseids meteor shower

The Perseids are back to dazzle the sky with bursts of light and color. The annual meteor shower, active since July, peaks before dawn Monday. It’s one of the brightest and most easily viewed showers of the year, producing “bright blue meteors — and lots of them,” said University of Warwick astronomer Don Pollacco. More...