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Asteroids Shape Earth's Evolution, New Study Reveals

9/21/2025

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Research from Curtin University indicates that Earth's geological evolution is shaped by extraterrestrial factors like asteroids and comets.
Led by Professors Christopher L. Kirkland and Patrick James Sutton, the study was published on September 19, 2025, in Physical Review Research.
It reveals that meteorite impacts influenced Earth's crust as the Solar System moved through the Milky Way.
Zircon crystals support this, correlating with the Solar System's journey through the galaxy's spiral arms.
Prof. Kirkland highlights the emergence of a new field in astro-geological science.

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Story summary

Research from Curtin University indicates that Earth's geological evolution is shaped by extraterrestrial factors like asteroids and comets.
Led by Professors Christopher L. Kirkland and Patrick James Sutton, the study was published on September 19, 2025, in Physical Review Research.
It reveals that meteorite impacts influenced Earth's crust as the Solar System moved through the Milky Way.
Zircon crystals support this, correlating with the Solar System's journey through the galaxy's spiral arms.
Prof. Kirkland highlights the emergence of a new field in astro-geological science.