Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

Sweet discovery: Astronomers find sugar in the Milky Way

Astronomers have detected erythrulose, a sugar found in raspberries and self-tanners, in interstellar clouds between stars in the Milky Way. The discovery could help scientists understand how the building blocks of life form in space, according to a study published on Monday in Nature Astronomy.

00:43
Search Trends