Scientists finally unlock the secret to why carbon-rich asteroids don’t hit earth

Scientists have discovered that carbon-rich asteroids, common in space, rarely hit Earth because they often break down before reaching our atmosphere due to repeated sun exposure. This finding could reshape our understanding of the Solar System's formation and life's origins on Earth. The study, which analyzed nearly 8,000 meteoroid trajectories, found that carbon-rich asteroids are more likely to disintegrate in space, particularly after multiple solar passes. This discovery has implications for asteroid exploration and understanding the origins of life's building blocks on Earth.