NASA Discovers Interstellar 'Chocolate'

Hershey's, M&M Mars expected to fight for rights to mine the galaxy for soft, gooey nougat.

To solve the mystery of life's origin, scientists can no longer focus solely on Earth. They must take the entire universe into account. Reason: the discovery of nitrogen-carrying aromatic hydrocarbons throughout the universe.

Prior to their recent discovery in space, scientists had thought these biologically important molecules were unique to Earth. One type is the main ingredient in chocolate. Others carry genetic information in DNA.