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Astronomers have detected erythrulose, a sugar found in some berries on Earth, in space.

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Astronomers
What
Astronomers have detected erythrulose, a sugar found in some berries on Earth, in space.
When
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:36:00 GMT · 11h 32m ago
Where
Space ·
Why
This discovery could change how we search for life in space.
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The detection of erythrulose in space may alter the methods and targets for extraterrestrial life searches, shifting focus beyond traditional markers like water and oxygen.

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