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Molecular Formation

Organic Compounds Water Formation Star Formation Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Cosmic Dust Amino Acids Complex Molecules in Space Organic Molecules

ALMA Unveils Record 650-Light-Year Mosaic of the Milky Way’s Turbulent Core

The release maps dozens of molecules plus vast gas filaments, refining how star formation operates near the galactic black hole.

Webb Reveals Butterfly Nebula’s Hidden Core and Planet-Building Dust

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