Astronomers from Western University Discover the Birthplace of Cosmic "Buckyballs"
Universe Today • 5/9/2026 – 5/10/2026
Summary
Astronomers from Western University have discovered the cosmic origin of "buckyballs," molecules first identified in space 15 years ago. Their recent study, utilizing data and images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), has provided new insights into these unusual molecules.
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