Much of the complex chemistry that takes place in interstellar clouds remains a mystery, but recent work by EU-funded astrochemists sheds new light on this dark, but crucially important, part of the universe.
For many generations, astronomers have tried to unravel the complexity of our cosmos. However, dust grains block their view of our own galaxy and of other parts of the Universe. Today, the cold, dusty regions of our and other galaxies are seen as the progenitors of evolution; they are known to be sites of star and planet formation.
Further details: Developing our understanding of the chemical evolution of the universe