Life beyond Earth may form in the coldest depths of space, Ryugu asteroid samples reveal

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PAHs may be able to form in cold regions of space, affecting what scientists think about the origins of planets and possibility of alien life.

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[Chris Gautreau]

Interesting article but something I'm not understanding. In the article you state PAHs are naturally found in nebulas, protoplanetary disks, the interstellar medium and meteorites. So, why are the results surprising that PAHs would be able to form in cold areas in space?

 

[billslugg]

I suppose when they originally found them in the interstellar medium it was assumed they were produced somewhere else, where it was warm.

 

[Chris Gautreau]

That makes more sense. Thanks.