Erythrulose detected in Milky Way — first sugar found in interstellar space

Scientists have for the first time identified a sugar — erythrulose — in interstellar space, detecting it in a molecular cloud near the centre of the Milky Way. The discovery could shed light on how complex, life-relevant chemical compounds form in space. It marks a significant step in understanding the cosmic origins of the building blocks of life.

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