SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 7, 2025Live Science

Scientists synthesized elusive 'super alcohol' — a 'seed of life molecule' that marks a step toward finding alien life

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Scientists synthesized methanetetrol, a "super alcohol" with four OH groups on one carbon, in space-like conditions, potentially serving as a "seed of life molecule" for extraterrestrial chemistry when exposed to energy.

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