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Scientists find record-breaking collection of molecules in 2 extremely old galaxies

A treasure trove of molecules has emerged in two galaxies that we see as they existed 12 billion years ago, revealing information about how ancient universes formed stars. APM 08279+5255, one of the distant galaxies quasar – active supermassive black hole The other galaxy, NCv1.143, is a more “normal” galaxy, with large amounts of gas… Read More »