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Natural sugar discovered in cloud of dust and gas near centre of Milky Way
Published 13 July 2026 ยท science
Detection of erythrulose, also found in raspberries, shows that compounds key to life can form in interstellar space A natural sugar found in raspberries and
Detection of erythrulose, also found in raspberries, shows that compounds key to life can form in interstellar space A natural sugar found in raspberries and used in fake tan lotions has been detected in an enormous cloud of dust and gas that lurks near the heart of the Milky Way. The discovery does not suggest that the galaxy revolves around a distant civilisation of pale, safety-conscious frugivores, but shows that compounds important for life can form in the frigid expanse between the stars. Continue reading...
Published: July 13, 2026 โข 8:30 PM IST ยท Updated: July 13, 2026 โข 9:08 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Detection of erythrulose, also found in raspberries, shows that compounds key to life can form in interstellar space A natural sugar found in raspberries and used in fake tan lotions has been detected in an enormous cloud of dust and gas that lurks near the heart of the Milky Way.
The discovery does not suggest that the galaxy revolves around a distant civilisation of pale, safety-conscious frugivores, but shows that compounds important for life can form in the frigid expanse between the stars.