<ul><li>Chemist Kim Steenbakkers has been studying rare molecules in space and has confirmed the existence of at least one molecule in space.</li><li>Molecules behave differently in space due to extreme cold and low pressure, making them impossible to study under normal Earth conditions.</li><li>Researchers at a lab called HFML-FELIX recreate space-like conditions by cooling equipment to nearly minus 270 degrees to study charged molecules related to welding gas.</li><li>Understanding space chemistry and rare molecules provides insights into the formation of stars, planets, nebulae, and origins of life.</li></ul>

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