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The Best Windows into Europa's Interior
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| Topic: Europa |
04/14/13 |
| Summary: A new analysis of data from NASA's Galileo mission is helping astrobiologists identify regions on the surface of Europa covered with material churned up from inside the moon. Studying this material could yield information about Europa's subsurface ocean and it's potential as a habitat for life. |
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Mapping the Chemistry Needed for Life on Europa
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| Topic: Europa |
04/09/13 |
| Summary: A new study shows that hydrogen peroxide is present over much of the surface of Europa. If hydrogen peroxide mixes through the icy surface and into the water ocean below, it might be an important energy source for life. |
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Astronomers Open Window to Europa's Ocean
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| Topic: Europa |
03/06/13 |
| Summary: Scientists using data from the W. M. Keck Observatory have found the strongest evidence yet that salty water from the vast liquid ocean beneath Europa's frozen exterior actually makes its way to the surface. |
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Water Near Europa's Surface Doesn't Stay Liquid For Long
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| Topic: Europa |
09/25/12 |
| Summary: New research suggests that water near the surface of Europa does not stay in a liquid state for long. The findings could have implications in developing future missions to study life's potential on the Jovian moon. |
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How Deep Must Life Hide to be Safe on Europa?
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| Topic: Europa |
03/29/12 |
| Summary: Jupiter's icy moon is subject to constant and significant blasts of radiation. A new experiment attempts to determine how deep life must lay beneath the crust in order to survive. This will be important for future missions looking for life on Europa. |
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Acidic Europa May Eat Away at Chances for Complex Life
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| Topic: Europa |
03/01/12 |
| Summary: Oxidants from the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa's might react with sulfides and other compounds in the moon's ocean, generating acids. This could make the ocean too acidic to support complex life. |
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Astrobiology Top 10: Where Europa's Ocean & Ice Meet
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| Topic: Europa |
12/30/11 |
| Summary: Astrobiology Magazine is highlighting the top 10 stories of 2011. At number four, scientists find evidence of giant, shallow lakes beneath the surface of Europa. Data suggests that there is an exchange of materials between Europa's icy shell and the moon's subsurface ocean - bolstering arguments that Europa could support habitats for life. (Originally published 11/11/2011) |
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Where Europa's Ocean & Ice Meet
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| Topic: Europa |
11/18/11 |
| Summary: Scientists have potentially found evidence of giant, shallow lakes beneath the surface of Europa. Data suggests that there is an exchange of materials between Europa's icy shell and the moon's subsurface ocean - bolstering arguments that Europa could support habitats for life. |
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Europa's Hidden Chemistry
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| Topic: Europa |
10/06/10 |
| Summary: New research could revamp current thinking about the chemistry and geology of Jupiter's moon, Europa. The study could have implications in understanding the potential for life in the frigid moon's presumed subsurface ocean. |
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