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Molecular Chemistry

Helium Hydride Ion Methanetetrol Organic Molecules Phosphine

JWST Finds Phosphine on Ancient Brown Dwarf, Matching Model Predictions

The measurement at roughly 100 parts per billion confirms abiotic formation in hydrogen-rich atmospheres.

First Synthesis of Methanetetrol Reveals Photodissociation Hurdles for Interstellar Detection

HeH+ Ion’s Reactivity Endured at Cryogenic Temperatures, Reframing Early-Star Cooling