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A type of sugar, erythrulose, has been detected in the interstellar medium, the space between stars.
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Interstellar medium
Who
Astronomers
What
A type of sugar, erythrulose, has been detected in the interstellar medium, the space between stars.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:07:27 GMT · 7h 42m ago
Where
Interstellar medium ·
Why
Scientists are investigating the formation of sugars as they are a key ingredient for life.
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How this affects you
The discovery of erythrulose in interstellar space provides insight into the chemical building blocks available for potential life beyond Earth.
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3 events in this thread- Currently Reading7h 42m agoA type of sugar, erythrulose, has been detected in the interstellar medium, the space between stars.
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Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHGizmodohttps://gizmodo.com/astronomers-detect-sugar-in-interstellar-space-for-the-first-time-2000784781
- HIGHCP24https://www.cp24.com/news/2026/07/13/in-a-sweet-discovery-astronomers-find-sugar-lurking-in-the-space-between-stars/
- HIGHAsharq Al-Awsat Englishhttps://english.aawsat.com/varieties/5295556-sweet-discovery-astronomers-find-sugar-lurking-space-between-stars