Ice On Jupiter’s ‘Wet Moon’ Europa Comes From A Hidden Ocean

Ice On Jupiter’s ‘Wet Moon’ Europa Comes From A Hidden Ocean

This view of Jupiter’s icy moon Europa was captured by JunoCam, the public engagement camera aboard … [+] NASA’s Juno spacecraft, during the mission’s close flyby on Sept. 29, 2022. NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSSImage processing: Kevin M. Gill CC BY 3.0 In the search for life elsewhere in the solar system, Jupiter’s icy moon Europa is perhaps the …

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The Potential for Bacterial Spores to Flourish on Jupiter and Saturn’s Icy Moons

The Potential for Bacterial Spores to Flourish on Jupiter and Saturn’s Icy Moons

Photograph showing the cracks in Saturn’s moon, Enceladus, taken by the Cassini spacecraft. Dated … [+] 2005. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Universal Images Group via Getty Images In the realm of microorganisms, the boundary between life and death can appear incredibly thin. However, certain types of bacteria have managed …

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Saturn’s ‘Ocean Moon’ Enceladus Reveals Crucial Element Essential for Life

Saturn’s ‘Ocean Moon’ Enceladus Reveals Crucial Element Essential for Life

The recent discovery of phosphates on Enceladus marks a significant advancement in our understanding of the ocean worlds within our solar system.… [+] system’s ocean worlds. Image: Future Publishing via Getty Images Enceladus, a small moon, has become a focal point for astrobiologists in the search for extraterrestrial life within our solar system. A study …

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Discovery: Essential Element for DNA Found on Saturn’s “Water Moon” Enceladus

Saturn’s ‘Ocean Moon’ Enceladus Reveals Crucial Element Essential for Life

The discovery of phosphates at Enceladus signifies a significant advancement in our comprehension of the solar … [+] system’s ocean worlds. Future Publishing via Getty Images The diminutive moon of Enceladus is rapidly becoming the focal point for astrobiologists in search of signs of extraterrestrial life within our solar system. A research paper published today …

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