Scientists have detected two of the most complex molecules yet discovered in interstellar space: ethyl formate and n-propyl cyanide. Their computational models of interstellar chemistry also indicate ...

Ethyl formate (EF) has emerged as a promising fumigant in the realm of pest control, offering an environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional chemicals such as methyl bromide. Owing to its ...

Space is a near-perfect vacuum, which means there's no air to carry smells the way we experience them on Earth. Yet astronauts have reported different smells when returning from their space walks. How ...

The IRAM 30 metre telescope in Spain was used to detect emissions from molecules in the star-forming region Sagittarius B2, close to the centre of our galaxy. The two new molecules were detected in a ...

A decade ago, astronomers discovered that the Milky Way contains raspberry-infused alcohol — well…kind of. It’s fun to imagine what space tastes like, but that’s not the point. Ultimately, astronomers ...

Space is full of strange and fascinating phenomena that often outdo science fiction. Here are some bite-sized facts about our cosmos and beyond. The Moon isn’t round, it’s lemon-shaped, with bulging ...

Astronomers testing a giant dust cloud at the heart of the Milky Way have found that it might taste of raspberries, according to reports. 21 April 2009 • 7:00am Scientists from the Max Planck ...