Scientists have recreated the first chemical reactions of the universe, focusing on helium hydride ion (HeH+), to better understand how the earliest molecules formed and contributed to star formation. Their experiments suggest HeH+ played a more significant role in the universe's chemistry than previously thought, especially in cooling the early universe to enable star formation.
Scientists have recreated the universe's first molecules, specifically helium hydride ions, under conditions mimicking the early universe, challenging previous assumptions about star formation and helium chemistry in the cosmos.
Scientists have recreated the universe's first molecules, specifically helium hydride ions, revealing that their reactions at low temperatures are more significant for early star formation than previously thought, prompting a reassessment of early cosmic chemistry.
