Elizabeth Culotta and Shraddha Chakradhar, both Deputy News Editors, explore the influential impact of colonial legacies on modern science, emphasizing the shift towards inclusivity in research methodologies, especially in the Global South. They discuss efforts to integrate local voices and perspectives into scientific practices. Mario Fischer-Gödde, a research scientist, dives into the origins of the Chicxulub asteroid, revealing insights about its unique geologic signatures and the implications for our understanding of Earth's history and potential asteroid resources.