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Earth microbes survive simulated Enceladus ocean conditions
Original: Earth microbes survive simulated conditions of Saturn moon's ocean
A new study found that Earth microbes can survive conditions simulating the ocean of Enceladus, Saturn's icy moon. Researchers exposed microorganisms to the moon's known conditions, including its salty, alkaline water, and found they persisted. The finding suggests life could plausibly exist in the subsurface ocean beneath Enceladus's ice shell, strengthening the case for future missions to sample plumes that erupt from the moon's south pole.
Why now: New research showing Earth life can endure Enceladus-like conditions raises the prospect of life on Saturn's moon.
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