A type of sugar found in raspberries has been detected in the space between stars.

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Interstellar space

Who

Astronomers

What

A type of sugar found in raspberries has been detected in the space between stars.

When

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:42:00 GMT · 4h 3m ago

Where

Interstellar space ·

Why

The detection provides evidence for the presence of complex organic molecules in the regions where stars and planets form.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The discovery suggests that the building blocks for life may be more common in the universe than previously thought, potentially influencing theories on the origins of life.

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