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A type of sugar, also found in raspberries, has been detected in interstellar space.

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Interstellar space

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Astronomers
What
A type of sugar, also found in raspberries, has been detected in interstellar space.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:52:00 GMT · 2h 7m ago
Where
Interstellar space ·
Why
Detection of organic molecules like sugar in interstellar space provides insights into the chemical complexity of the universe and the potential building blocks for life.
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The discovery expands the known range of complex organic molecules in space, potentially influencing theories about the origins of life and prebiotic chemistry.

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