How scientists might find life on a moon of Saturn while skipping the hardest part

Dec 26 2022 by Mashable

 

Researchers believe they may be able to suss out whether microscopic aliens exist on one of Saturn's 83 moons without having to land a spaceship there.

Enceladus — about 800 million miles away and 25 times smaller than Earth — has captured the imaginations of planetary scientists searching for life beyond the blue marble. The Saturn moon shoots geyser-like plumes containing bits of water and gas from its ocean into space. That constant spray creates a halo, which contributes to one of...

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