Astronomers just spotted erythrulose, the tastiest sugar found in some berries here on Earth, and why this discovery could change how we search for life in space
Whenever the idea of searching for life beyond Earth comes into picture, two key elements that are always a priority are water and oxygen. Now, astronomers have added another intriguing ingredient to the list: sugar. The latest research highlights that now scientists have discovered erythrulose, a naturally occurring four-carbon sugar found in raspberries, kiwis and…