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Radio telescopes help scientists map molecules in space and uncover where and how stars form

Radio telescopes help scientists map molecules in space and uncover where and how stars form

Interstellar maps can help scientists find patterns that tell them about fundamental chemical processes in the cosmos.

14.08.2026 5

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Olivia Harper Wilkins

Potential signs of life on distant planets sound exciting – but confirmation can take years

Discoveries of molecules in space that suggest extraterrestrial life are exciting, but they need to be taken with a grain of salt – an astrochemist...

27.04.2026 10

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Olivia harper wilkins