The carbon isotope ratio is a powerful tool for studying the evolution of stellar systems. Recent detections of CO isotopologues in disks and exoplanet atmospheres pointed towards significant fractionation in […]
JOYS
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JOYS+: Link Between Ice And Gas Of Complex Organic Molecules. Comparing JWST and ALMA Data of Two Low-mass Protostars
A rich inventory of complex organic molecules (COMs) has been observed in high abundances in the gas phase toward Class 0 protostars. These molecules are suggested to be formed in […]
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Webb Space Telescope Finds Ethanol And Other Organic Molecules Surrounding Young Protostars
What do margaritas, vinegar, and ant stings have in common? They contain chemical ingredients that NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has identified surrounding two young protostars known as IRAS 2A […]
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The Diverse Chemistry Of Protoplanetary Disks As Revealed By JWST
Early results from the JWST-MIRI guaranteed time programs on protostars (JOYS) and disks (MINDS) are presented. Thanks to the increased sensitivity, spectral and spatial resolution of the MIRI spectrometer, the […]