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Scientists discover a mysterious asteroid breaking apart near the Sun

Science Daily · May 14, 2026, 2:18 AM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

A newly discovered meteor stream may be the smoking gun of an asteroid slowly disintegrating under the Sun’s intense heat. Scientists say these fiery streaks across the night sky could reveal hidden near-Earth asteroids that telescopes struggle to detect.

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