Sugar Found in Space Could Seed Life | Global News

Scientists just discovered erythrulose—a sugar found in raspberries and tanning lotions—in the clouds between stars, using radio telescopes in Spain. This complex sugar, a potential building block for life, was detected in a gas cloud near the Milky Way’s center, even in territory Voyager has passed through. While not essential for life itself, it can transform into a form critical for Earth’s origins. The discovery, published in Nature Astronomy, suggests life’s ingredients may be widespread across the galaxy, fueling the idea that life could emerge elsewhere in the cosmos. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b088d6beee5010e