Sweet discovery: Astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars

Astronomers have detected a specific type of sugar called erythrulose in the space between stars. This substance is also commonly found in raspberries and self-tanners. The discovery, reported by CBS News' Errol Barnett, reveals that this particular sugar exists within the interstellar medium. This finding connects cosmic chemical compositions with organic materials found on Earth, specifically those present in certain fruits and cosmetic products used for tanning, marking a unique discovery in deep space.