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A type of sugar that is also found in raspberries and self-tanners has been detected in space.

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Astronomers
What
A type of sugar that is also found in raspberries and self-tanners has been detected in space.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:15:18 GMT · 1h 27m ago
Where
Space ·
Why
Detection of organic molecules in space provides insight into the building blocks of life.
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The discovery of this sugar molecule in space could offer new insights into the chemical processes occurring beyond Earth and the potential for organic compounds in extraterrestrial environments.

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