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University of Plymouth Launches Cosmic Dust Collection Project

4/4/2026

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The University of Plymouth launches the "Cosmic Dust in the City" project to study micrometeorites.
Micrometeorites, particles smaller than a millimetre, enter Earth's atmosphere daily.
Dr. Stephen Grimes of the University of Plymouth says rooftops and gutters will become sites for collecting cosmic dust.
Participants will receive training and equipment, including magnets and sieves, to collect and analyze samples.
Discoveries will be shared on a dedicated website and through public exhibitions.

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The University of Plymouth launches the "Cosmic Dust in the City" project to study micrometeorites.
Micrometeorites, particles smaller than a millimetre, enter Earth's atmosphere daily.
Dr. Stephen Grimes of the University of Plymouth says rooftops and gutters will become sites for collecting cosmic dust.
Participants will receive training and equipment, including magnets and sieves, to collect and analyze samples.
Discoveries will be shared on a dedicated website and through public exhibitions.