MIT researchers found pyrene and 1-cyanopyrene molecules in the Taurus molecular cloud, supporting the theory that life's building blocks originated in space.
Researchers from MIT have identified complex carbon molecules, specifically pyrene and its derivative 1-cyanopyrene, in the Taurus molecular cloud, located 430 light-years away. This discovery suggests that these molecules, essential for forming life, likely existed in the early solar system's environment. Their presence supports the theory that life's building blocks originated in space, contributing to the carbon found on Earth.
October 24, 2024
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