
Largest Sulfur Molecule Found in Space Links to Life's Origins
Scientists have discovered the largest sulfur-bearing molecule ever found in interstellar space, a 13-atom structure that provides a key link to life's origins.
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Scientists have discovered the largest sulfur-bearing molecule ever found in interstellar space, a 13-atom structure that provides a key link to life's origins.

A new study reveals that peptides, the core components of proteins, can form spontaneously in the extreme cold and vacuum of interstellar space, increasing the odds that life's ingredients are common

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected complex organic molecules, the building blocks for life, in a galaxy beyond the Milky Way for the first time.

A major scientific review suggests cosmic dust, the building block of planets, is more like a sponge than solid rock, a finding that could alter theories on life's origins.

A new scientific review suggests cosmic dust is more like a fluffy sponge than a solid rock, a finding that could reshape our understanding of star and planet formation.