The Habitable Zone

EP 2: 4 OH's


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In this Episode, We'll be covering four incredible discoveries from the past two weeks. Cosmic Rays, New Planets, and Coral Structures on Mars are all on todays itinerary outside of our planet. But thats only three, and there's a fourth OH on the way!

(Methanetetrol contains four hydroxyl groups (OH))


Original Sources:

Cosmic Rays: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1473550425100025

New Planet:    https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2508.03814

Paposo Image

Methanetetrol Synthesis: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-61561-z


To Pronounce Methanetetrol (Also known as Orthocarbonic Acid or Carbon Tetrahydroxide): Meth-a-ne-te-trol [mɛθəneɪtɛtrɒl] 


Published Aug 10 2025

This Episode was Filmed by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal. Editing by Aidan Chan.

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The Habitable ZoneBy Aidan Chan