SCIENCESCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
Rare meteorite might be a relic from a ‘lost world’
A rare meteorite's high-pressure chemistry suggests it originated from a planet that failed to form properly in the early solar system. The meteorite may be a relic from this 'lost world', offering insights into planetary development.
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