Astrobiologists discover 'sweet spots' for the formation of complex organic molecules in the galaxy
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 19:31
in Astronomy & Space
Scientists have compiled years of research to help locate areas in outer space that have extreme potential for complex organic molecule formation. The scientists searched for methanol, a key ingredient in the synthesis of organic molecules that could lead to life. Their results have implications for determining the origins of molecules that spark life in the cosmos.