Scientists make revelation about origins of life on Earth
Researchers have discovered complex organic molecules, considered precursors to life's building blocks, within a disc surrounding a protostar.
This finding addresses a crucial missing link, demonstrating that these complex molecules can survive the violent process of a protostar evolving into a young star.
The survival of these molecules means they can be inherited by planet-forming discs, suggesting that life could be more abundant than previously thought.
The significant findings have been reported in a new study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
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