Meteorite That Fell in 1969 Still Revealing Secrets of the Early Solar System ☄️

Fragments of a chemically primitive meteorite that landed near Murchison, Australia, in 1969 have long been known to harbor a variety of interesting compounds, including dozens of amino acids. But as analytic techniques become more sophisticated, the Murchison meteorite continues to reveal even more diversity and complexity in the early solar system, and new work by a team of European researchers is no exception.

Continue reading: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/murchison-meteorite/

In a surprising turn of events, Maurene Comey, a seasoned federal prosecutor and daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was abruptly fired from her position at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Known for her role in high-profile cases, including the prosecution of Sean “Diddy” Combs for sex trafficking and the investigations of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, her dismissal has sparked intrigue and speculation. Maurene Comey’s firing comes amidst a politically charged atmosphere, with President Donald Trump—who famously fired her father in 2017—facing pressure from his base to release more Epstein-related documents. Some see her dismissal as a potential scapegoating move, especially given Trump’s public criticism of James Comey and claims that Epstein files were fabricated. As colleagues rallied around Maurene, escorting her out of the office, her exit raises questions about the intersection of politics, justice, and high-stakes legal battles.

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Link to article: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/maurene-comey-daughter-james-comey-fired-sean-combs-ghislaine-maxwell-rcna219236