Date:
August 19, 2025
Source:
University of Mississippi
Summary:
For decades, scientists have puzzled over why so little sulfur appears in space,
even though it is one of the most common elements in the universe and vital to life.
A new study suggests that the missing sulfur may be locked away in icy dust grains,
forming unusual molecular shapes like crown-like rings and hydrogen-linked chains.
These hidden forms make sulfur difficult to detect with telescopes, helping explain
why its presence has been underestimated for so long.
Researchers now believe they may be closing in on solving a mystery that has lingered
in astronomy for years.
Link:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250819040807.htm
| Date | Sujet | # | Auteur | |
| 20 Aug 25 |  Scientists may have finally found the Universe's missing sulfur | 1 | Jan Panteltje |
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