Enceladus's Ocean Shows Strong Signs of Habitability and Organic Chemistry

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Enceladus's Ocean Shows Strong Signs of Habitability and Organic Chemistry
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Scientists have found evidence of complex organic molecules in the hidden ocean beneath Saturn's moon Enceladus, suggesting it has the right conditions to support life, although it remains unconfirmed if life exists there. The discovery was made through analysis of ice particles collected by the Cassini spacecraft, highlighting the moon's potential habitability and the importance of future missions to explore its environment.

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