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Sugar Discovered in Interstellar Space

Updated 2026-07-13 17:10 UTC 1 source Positive

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying erythrulose—a sugar found in raspberries—in interstellar space. This finding could provide insights into the origins of life and chemical processes beyond Earth.

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Scientific American

Scientists spot sugar in interstellar space for the first time ever

Erythrulose—a sugar found in raspberries—is also prevalent in a giant molecular cloud close to our galaxy’s core, scientists have discovered

2026-07-13 15:00 UTC