'Fireball' meteorite that smashed into New Jersey home contains ingredients of life from ancient proto-planet
A meteorite that struck a New Jersey home in 2024 has been found to contain amino acids and other prebiotic molecules. Scientists believe these building blocks of life originated from an ancient, incomplete proto-planet.
Why it matters
The discovery provides valuable insights into the chemical origins of life and the composition of early solar system bodies.
Amino acids and other "pre-biotic" molecules were spotted in a meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home in 2024.
By Elizabeth Howell Edited by Brandon Specktor , Laura Mondrag n Published 18 July 2026 In News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works .
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