"James Webb Telescope Discovers Ethanol and Organic Molecules Around Infant Stars"
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have confirmed the presence of icy building blocks of life, including complex organic molecules, in the gas and dust swirling around two infant stars, or "protostars." This discovery sheds light on the origins of complex molecules in space and their potential delivery to forming planets, offering insights into the early stages of our solar system's development. The findings, published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics, provide valuable clues for understanding the chemical complexity of protostellar environments and their implications for planetary formation.