"Smithsonian Unveils Asteroid Bennu Sample, Hinting at Earth's Origins"

A sample of the asteroid Bennu, containing water and carbon, is on public display for the first time at the Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. Scientists hope to determine if asteroids brought the building blocks of life to Earth. The sample was collected by NASA's Osiris-Rex mission in 2020 and returned to Earth in September 2023. Visitors at the museum are excited to see and take selfies with the tiny piece of rock, which offers insights into the origins of our planet.