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Re:Alien World Chemistry Found Inside Meteorite That Struck ... by ASalazarMX on Sunday July 26, 2026 @10:30PM (#49064575)
I think I have a pair of disposable gloves somewhere, and maybe could manage to get several glass jars, but I have no idea what the aluminium foil is for, or how to preserve the samples with it.

If this had happened to me, I would probably use Ziplock bags in the best scenario.

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Re:Alien World Chemistry Found Inside Meteorite That Struck ... by andrewflnr on Sunday July 26, 2026 @11:03PM (#49064751)
I'm told aluminum foil is pretty close to intrinsically sterile, at least fresh. The process of forming it kills all life and it's not hospitable to new colonizers.
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Re:Alien World Chemistry Found Inside Meteorite That Struck ... by lt_kernelpanic on Monday July 27, 2026 @12:51PM (#49072346)
The aluminium foil forms a Faraday cage that prevents the tiny meteorite aliens from calling home for rescue.
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