The SciencesFebruary 1, 2020
The First Molecule in the Universe
Scientists have identified mystery molecules in space and the compound thought to have started chemistry in the cosmos
Stories by Ryan C. Fortenberry
Ryan C. Fortenberry is an assistant professor of physical chemistry at the University of Mississippi and a former NASA scientist. His research uses quantum-chemical computer models to predict how molecules absorb light, enabling their potential detection in space.