Astronomers discover chemicals that could seed life in the core of a developing star

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by Kiona N. Smith
February 16, 2026
Astronomers discover chemicals that could seed life in the core of a developing star
An organic molecule called methanimine was found scattered throughout a dense clump of gas and dust 554 light-years away.
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Originally published on Space.com on 2/16/2026