New Jersey is a fossil hotspot, with answers about the day the dinosaurs died

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Published on August 28, 2026 • Originally reported by Manoush Zomorodi. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Ken Lacovara examining a fossil

Paleontologist Ken Lacovara never expected to find critical fossil data in a New Jersey suburb—let alone info about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. His dig site is now a fossil park and museum.

(Image credit: Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University)

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