"Unveiling the Nature of Titan's Enigmatic 'Magic Islands'"

Scientists studying radar scans of Saturn's moon Titan believe that the "magic islands" observed in its lakes of liquid methane may be blobs of organic molecules that form in the atmosphere, collect in the lakes, and float around. The Cassini spacecraft, which orbited Saturn for 14 years, provided valuable data about Titan's unique features, including its dense atmosphere and stable bodies of water. Researchers found that the organic compounds on Titan's surface exist as solids, and their porous nature allows them to float, potentially explaining the temporary bright spots observed in the lakes.