Astronomers discover complex organic matter exists throughout the universe
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 21:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers from Hong Kong report that organic compounds of unexpected complexity exist throughout the Universe. They indicate that an organic substance commonly found throughout the Universe contains a mixture of aromatic and aliphatic components. The results suggest that complex organic compounds are not the sole domain of life but can be made naturally by stars.
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