Life beyond Earth may form in coldest space, Ryugu samples show
– PAHs are organic compounds that can form in cold regions of space.
– PAHs are found in nebulas, protoplanetary disks, the interstellar medium and meteorites.
– PAHs are the building blocks of life.
– PAHs may have formed on the asteroid Ryugu, which is a C-type asteroid that contains a significant amount of carbon and water.
– PAHs may have formed in cold temperatures, which suggests that life could be fostered in such frigid conditions.
Link to the original story: https://www.space.com/asteroid-ryugu-samples-origins-life-cold
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