New Evidence Points to Habitability on Saturn’s Icy Moon Enceladus
A fresh look at Cassini data uncovers new organic molecules on Enceladus, strengthening its case as a habitable ocean world beneath the ice.
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Organic Life Ingredients Found in Ocean Beneath Enceladus’s Ice
NASA’s Cassini data reveals salt, methane, carbon dioxide and phosphorus in Enceladus’s hidden ocean, making Saturn’s icy moon a top target in the search for extraterrestrial life.
NASA Perseverance Rover Finds Potential Signs of Ancient Martian Life
Perseverance’s latest ‘Sapphire Canyon’ sample reveals minerals that could be ancient microbial signatures in Jezero Crater’s lakebed sediments.
Earthquakes Fuel Deep-Earth Life: Hidden ‘Power Grid’ Uncovered
New research shows earthquakes generate hydrogen and electrons that power subterranean microbes, revealing an underground ‘power grid’ and guiding the search for life on Mars.
Scientists Unveil New Microbe Aboard China Space Station
A team of researchers aboard China Space Station discovered Niallia tiangongensis, a novel microbe thriving in microgravity, opening doors for biotech innovations and astrobiology.
Scientists Unveil New Microbe Niallia tiangongensis on China’s Space Station
Shenzhou-15 astronauts collected cabin samples that led to the discovery of Niallia tiangongensis—a new microbial species aboard China’s Space Station.
Oldest Evidence of Hot Water on Mars Suggests Early Habitability
Scientists discover the oldest evidence of hot water on Mars, suggesting the planet may have supported life billions of years ago.