On Earth, deep-sea vents may have given rise to the planet’s first life. But nothing of the sort seems to be happening at the ...

After modeling Europa's conditions, the researchers concluded that its rocky seafloor is likely mechanically too strong to ...

The giant planet Jupiter has nearly 100 known moons, yet none have captured the interest and imagination of astronomers and ...

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A study published in Nature Communications suggests that Europa’s rocky seafloor is likely too mechanically strong to support ...

Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, was 2 to 2.5 times bigger in its earlier life, according to new research. Jupiter, the largest planet orbiting the sun, used to be much bigger and ...

A study has cast doubt on the idea that Jupiter's moon Europa, where NASA has sent a spacecraft, could have conditions to ...

New research suggests Jupiter’s moon Europa may lack seafloor activity needed for life, despite its vast subsurface ocean and ...

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NASA launched the Europa Clipper spacecraft in 2024 with the goal of investigating whether conditions favorable for life ...

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