Phys.org Dino-killing asteroid may have fueled underground life for 8 million years Astrobitica 09/06/2026 (Last updated: 09/06/2026) 1 minute read The asteroid that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs also created an underground environment suited to supporting new life, and new research suggests it lasted for millions of years longer than previously suspected. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts This post was originally published on this site Post navigation Previous: Do galaxies have a ‘kill switch’ that makes them stop growing?Next: Thruster breakthrough? New 2-in-1 propulsion system is about to get an in-space test Related Stories Phys.org Astronomers catch hot birth of galaxy cluster more than 11 billion light-years away Astrobitica 19/08/2026 Phys.org Mars attacks: How much dust from the red planet is safe to breathe? Astrobitica 18/08/2026 Phys.org NASA’s LRO images Falcon 9 crater on moon, learns new details Astrobitica 18/08/2026
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