"... the molecule known as a triatomic hydrogen ion, or H3+, may hold secrets of the formation of the first stars after the Big Bang."

"...the H3+ ion is the most prevalent molecular ion in interstellar space. It's also one of the most important molecules in existence."

"Believed to be critical to the formation of stars in the early days of the universe, H3+ also is the precursor to many types of chemical reactions ... including those leading to compounds such as water or carbon, which are essential for life."‍