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Scientists recreate Enceladus's ocean and Earth microbes thrive
Original: Scientists recreate Enceladus’s ocean and watch Earth microbes thrive
Scientists have recreated the chemical conditions of the ocean beneath the ice of Saturn's moon Enceladus in the laboratory and found that Earth microorganisms can survive and grow in it. The finding suggests the moon's subsurface sea could be habitable, strengthening the case for future missions to search for life there and fuelling debate about how common life may be beyond Earth.
Why now: The results point to Enceladus being potentially habitable, a major development in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Evidence
- Scientists recreate Enceladus’s ocean and watch Earth microbes thrive · The Brighter Side of News
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