Scientists just recreated the universe's first ever molecules — and the results challenge our understanding of the early cosmos

The First Molecule in the Universe That Helped Make the Earliest Stars Was Just Recreated

Learn about the first ever molecule in the universe and its significance when it comes to the formation of the earliest stars.

Scientists recreate universe’s first molecule to solve 14-billion-year-old mystery

Scientists have recreated the first molecule ever to form and found that it probably played a much bigger role in the birth of early stars than previously thought.

Scientists Recreated the Universe’s First Molecule

The findings could help solve the mystery of how the first stars formed.

Scientists just recreated the universe's first ever molecules — and the results challenge our understanding of the early cosmos

In a first, scientists have recreated the formation of the first ever molecules in the universe to learn more about early star formation.

How the universe’s first molecule helped ignite the stars

Scientists found helium hydride reacts faster than expected, reshaping early star formation timelines and cooling processes.