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Sweet Molecule Could Lead Us To Alien Life

Posted by samzenpus on from the you-catch-more-aliens-with-honey dept.

Matt_dk writes "Scientists have detected an organic sugar molecule that is directly linked to the origin of life in a region of our galaxy where habitable planets could exist. The international team of researchers used the IRAM radio telescope in France to detect the molecule in a massive star forming region of space, some 26,000 light years from Earth."

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  1. Overlords by Narpak · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I for one welcome our sweetness based Overlords! Their Vanguard the "Hello Kitty" have already spread their tendrils throughout society and Earth is now ready for the the invasion!

    Hail our new Sweetness in chief!

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    The Long Now Foundation