Meteor Crashes Through New Jersey Home, Scientists Probe Life Origins

On July 16, 2024, a bright fireball streaked across the sky over New Jersey and neighboring states, and a one‑kilogram meteorite pierced the ceiling of a house before crashing to the ground. Radar stations recorded a debris cloud spreading from Staten Island into New Jersey.

Researchers are now analyzing ancient water traces within the rock to uncover clues about the building blocks of life in the Solar System. The study could broaden our understanding of the universe’s origins.