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The sugar molecule, known as 3-hydroxybutanal, has been detected in interstellar space.
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Interstellar space
Who
Scientists
What
The sugar molecule, known as 3-hydroxybutanal, has been detected in interstellar space.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:09:32 GMT · 1h 52m ago
Where
Interstellar space ·
Why
The discovery could reveal clues about the origins of life.
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The detection of a sugar molecule in interstellar space provides potential insights into the chemical precursors of life and its potential existence beyond Earth.
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