Cosmic Cocktails Oxygen and Alcohol in Space!

Recent discoveries on comets 67P and Lovejoy have revealed the presence of molecular oxygen and ethyl alcohol, respectively. These findings challenge existing models of comet formation and suggest that comets may have played a role in delivering complex organic molecules to Earth, potentially contributing to the evolution of life. The study of comets continues to provide insights into the early solar system and Earth's history.

What is the significance of finding molecular oxygen in a comet's coma?

What role do comets play in the potential origins of life on Earth?