Enceladus: New Organic Molecules Found in Icy Geysers

Could Saturn's moon Enceladus harbor life? Scientists just discovered brand-new organic molecules in its icy plumes, strengthening the case that its subsurface ocean has the right stuff for life. Data from a 2008 Cassini flyby reveals these fresh compounds are erupting directly from Enceladus's ocean, not just floating around in space, making this tiny moon an even more exciting target in the search for extraterrestrial life. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.