New Study Challenges the Existence of a Subsurface Ocean on Titan
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A recent study suggests Saturn's moon Titan may lack a global underground ocean and instead has deep layers of ice and slush with pockets of liquid water, which could still harbor microbial life, challenging previous assumptions and prompting further investigation with upcoming missions.
- Saturn’s moon Titan may not have a buried ocean as long suspected, new study suggests AP News
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