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Tohoku University team traces atmospheric haze to meteorite dust

Findings published in Nature Astronomy confirm cosmic dust influx sustains observed haze layers.

Caleb Mbeki
Planetary Science Reporter
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A research team led by planetary scientist Hiroki Karyu at Tohoku University has identified meteorite particle accumulation as the source of planetary atmospheric haze.[2]