First ‘true sugar’ molecule found in space — offering hints to life’s origins

Nature, Published online: 13 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02173-5Erythrulose, which has four carbon atoms, is the most complex sugar spotted beyond our Solar System.

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First ‘true sugar’ molecule found in space — offering hints to life’s origins

Nature, Published online: 13 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02173-5Erythrulose, which has four carbon atoms, is the most complex sugar spotted beyond our Solar System.

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