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Planet-forming disks around stars may come preloaded with ingredients for life

Methanol found around a hot, young star must have formed in cooler interstellar environs

illustration of HD 100546

The planet-forming disk of gas and dust around a young star called HD 100546 (illustrated) appears to have inherited methanol from the interstellar cloud that formed the star.

L. Calçada/ESO

By Maria Temming

- More than 2 years ago

The chemistry leading to life may start before stars are even born.