Ancient Dust Grains in Meteorites Reveal Clues to the Sun's Formation

Tiny dust grains found in meteorites or arriving on Earth during meteor showers preserve a record of the magnetic field inside the protostellar nebula from which the Sun and planets formed. Studying these particles can reveal new details about the conditions present during the birth of the Solar System. The findings open fresh avenues for research into the early history of our cosmic neighbourhood.

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