<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Ice in space, known as low-density amorphous ice, was believed to be entirely disordered but new research shows it contains tiny crystals.</li><li>Computer models and lab experiments suggest space ice includes three-nanometer-wide crystals embedded in its structure, challenging previous assumptions.</li><li>The partially crystalline structure of space ice could impact cosmic processes and the arrival of life ingredients on Earth, according to lead author Dr. Michael B. Davies.</li><li>The findings also have practical implications for materials like fiber optics, hinting at possible performance improvements by understanding the presence of tiny crystals.</li></ul>

Space ice isn’t just frozen water—it’s full of tiny crystals

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