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Mini submarine explores Jupiter's moon
Space science

Mini submarine explores Jupiter's moon

One of the first 'tourists' to Jupiter's icy satellite planet could be a small submarine about the size of only two cans of soft drinks.

December 17, 2018
The planet promises more life than Mars
Space science

The planet promises more life than Mars

At NASA's request, a promising project for Europa research has been revised to minimize costs. This is the latest move related to Europa's exploration plan at the Americ…

December 17, 2018
Life migrates from the earth
Space science

Life migrates from the earth

For years, scientists have hypothesized that bacteria might have been brought to earth on a comet or meteorite, seeding life today. But the panspermia theory poses the o…

December 17, 2018
Detecting traces of alien life
Space science

Detecting traces of alien life

On November 17, scientists said a giant lake was hidden beneath the surface of Europa - the sixth satellite orbiting Jupiter. This may be a trace of alien life.

December 17, 2018
Jupiter will reach its brightest today
Space science

Jupiter will reach its brightest today

Tonight, Jupiter will reach its maximum brightness in the year. This is an opportunity for astronomers to see clearly the largest planet of the solar system.

December 17, 2018
Waves are the main source of heat on Europa
Space science

Waves are the main source of heat on Europa

One of the moons in the solar system that scientists think has the potential to contain life can have more complex oceans than previously thought.

December 17, 2018
Is there life on Jupiter's moon Europa?
Space science

Is there life on Jupiter's moon Europa?

With a negative average temperature of 260 degrees Fahrenheit, the atmosphere is almost non-existent, with a complex network of cracks in the ice that completely covers…

December 17, 2018
Earth creatures migrate to Titan planet?
Space science

Earth creatures migrate to Titan planet?

Scientists have come up with a hypothesis, whereby some microbes on Earth may have safely migrated to the Titan asteroid, a moon of Saturn in the solar system. Very yes

December 17, 2018