Million - year - old carbon dioxide 480 is ' saturated ' with carbon - dioxide oxygen . Scientists say there is enough hydrogen cyanide to cover all of Earth 's oceans . As MWC 480 evolves it is likely the molecules will move closer to the star . Here , the conditions may be suitable for life to flourish , scientists believe .
Million-year-old star MWC 480 is 'brimming ' with carbon-based molecules . Scientists say there is enough methyl cyanide to fill all of Earth 's oceans . As MWC 480 evolves it is likely the molecules will move closer to the star . Here , the conditions may be suitable for life to flourish , scientists believe .