Europa and Enceladus, icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn respectively, have evidence of oceans beneath their crusts. A NASA experiment suggests -- if these oceans support life -- signatures of that life ...

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Jupiter’s icy moon Europa is suspected of harboring a vast ocean that may be capable of supporting life. The $5-billion Europa Clipper spacecraft is the largest interplanetary probe ever built by NASA ...

Earth’s deep-sea hydrothermal vents provide a model for understanding how life could exist on Europa. Holden’s team is studying how vent microbes generate energy using hydrogenases to predict what ...

Europa, a moon of Jupiter, has long been one of the most exciting targets in the search for life beyond Earth. Many scientists believe that an ocean lies below its icy surface, potentially hosting ...

Thw cracks in Europa’s icy crust are where life is most likely to be found on the Jovian moon, the conference heard last week. This means it might be possible to find life without having to drill down ...

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — On stage, before a silent assembly of scientists, many of whom are experts on alien worlds, planetary scientist Paul Byrne assumed his position behind the podium. He had come to ...

WASHINGTON — NASA is set to launch a spacecraft to Jupiter's moon Europa, considered one of our solar system's most promising spots to search for life beyond Earth, to learn whether this ice-encased ...

The mysteries of Earth’s deep oceans are increasingly captivating scientists and policymakers alike, blending into the broader narrative of searching for extraterrestrial life. With only 5% of the ...

When is it OK to kill an alien life-form? In the movies, the answer is usually pretty simple: It’s OK in self-defense, especially if it inspires a rousing speech about human exceptionalism. But in the ...