Science Daily·3 min read·medium
The search for life on Jupiter's icy moon Europa just got more complicated
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New computer simulations suggest that liquid water from Europa's deep ocean is unlikely to reach the surface through the moon's icy shell. This finding complicates the search for life, as any shallow water detected by future missions may be locally melted ice rather than ocean-sourced water.
Europa has captivated scientists for decades because a vast ocean of liquid water may be concealed beneath its frozen surface.
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