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This image shows the spectacular region of star formation where methyl isocyanate is found. Inside the circle - an illustration showing the molecular structure of this chemical. Image: ESO/Digitized Sky Survey 2/L. Calçada

One of the basic building blocks of life was discovered in solar systems in the stages of their formation

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An artist's illustration of the protoplanetary disk surrounding the young star MWC 480. The ALMA telescope discovered the organic molecule methyl cyanide in the outer regions of the disk, where comets are thought to form. This is another evidence that organic chemistry is complex of the kind needed for life, it is universal. Figure: (NRAO/AUI/NSF)

Complex organic molecules, the basis of life, were discovered in the disk of a nascent solar system

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The coldest place in the universe has been discovered. And what does this have to do with Einstein?

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