Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries

Astronomers detected the sugar erythrulose floating in the interstellar medium using two radio telescopes in Spain — the same molecule used in raspberries and some self-tanners.
The molecule can convert into forms thought important for kick-starting life, so its presence supports the idea that life's building blocks are widespread across the galaxy.
The find joins other “kitchen” chemicals spotted in space (previous sugars, asteroid samples and salty clouds), a fun reminder that the cosmos can feel surprisingly familiar.