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Saturn's weird, Earth-like moon just failed a key test for alien life
By Rafi Letzter published
Life on Earth likely began with the bubble-like membranes that surround our cells. Similar membranes probably wouldn't form on Titan, according to quantum mechanics.
Weird 'Tiger Stripes' on Icy Saturn Moon Enceladus Finally Explained
By Chelsea Gohd published
New research solves some of the mysteries of the "tiger stripes" on Saturn's moon Enceladus.
Saturn's Icy Moon Enceladus Is Likely the 'Perfect Age' to Harbor Life
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
It's probably around 1 billion years old.
The 'Lost City' of Atlantis Massif Could Reveal How Life Survives on Dark, Alien Water Worlds
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Simple chemical reactions on hydrothermal vents could power life on dark worlds like Saturn’s world, Enceladus.
Mysterious 'Bathtub Rings' of Titan Replicated on Earth
By Rafi Letzter published
Something dark is spreading across the surface of Titan, and physicists have a new piece of evidence to explain what it is.
How Old Are Saturn's Rings? The Debate Rages On.
By Nadia Drake published
Pinning down the ring system's age has profound implications for the entire Saturnian system.
Saturn's Moon Titan May Have 'Phantom Lakes' and Caves
By Meghan Bartels published
These "phantom lakes" may be evidence of seasonal changes on the moon.
10 Interesting Places in the Solar System We'd Like to Visit
By Adam Mann published
Counting down the weirdest spots in our cosmic backyard.
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