Tag: Interstellar Medium
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We Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet: The Real Empty Space of Our Solar System
The Myth of Cosmic Vacuum When people imagine space, they often picture a perfect, absolute void. But in truth, the space between worlds is crowded with a surprising mix of matter and energy. From our own backyard around the International Space Station to the vast stretches between stars, “empty” space is a relative term that…
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VUV Spectra of Ice Isoprene Reveal ISM Signatures at 10 K
New findings on the VUV spectra of icy isoprene and terpenes Isoprene and its related terpenes are key organic molecules in many astrochemical environments. From the vastness of the interstellar medium (ISM) to the icy surfaces of solar system bodies, these compounds are expected to exist but have remained only partially characterized. A recent study…
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First Detection of Ethylene Oxide and Acetaldehyde in Hot Core G358.93−0.03 MM1
Introduction to Ethylene Oxide and Acetaldehyde Ethylene oxide (c-C2H4O) and acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) are notable organic molecules that play a critical role in the chemistry of the interstellar medium (ISM). Their presence in hot molecular cores could offer insights into the complex processes that lead to the formation of amino acids, the essential building blocks of…
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First Detection of Ethylene Oxide and Acetaldehyde in G358.93−0.03 MM1
Introduction to Ethylene Oxide and Acetaldehyde Ethylene oxide (c-C2H4O) and acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) are complex organic molecules that hold significant importance in astrochemistry. These molecules are believed to be crucial in the formation of amino acids within the interstellar medium (ISM), which may ultimately have implications for the origins of life as we know it. The…