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Astronomers Discover Sugar in Space, Hinting at Life's Origins
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar called erythrulose in the interstellar medium, which could provide insights into the origins of life. This discovery was made using radio telescopes in Spain and published in Nature Astronomy.
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Astronomers Discover Sugar in Space, Shedding Light on Life's Origins
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