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Scientists have discovered a vast water reservoir in Earth's mantle, trapped in mineral ringwoodite, suggesting a deep water cycle, and identified a submerged island rich in rare earth elements beneath the South Atlantic, along with complex tectonic reorganization in the region, challenging previous geological models.
Scientists have discovered a hidden ocean beneath the icy shell of Saturn's moon Mimas, resembling the Death Star from "Star Wars." The ocean, located 12 to 18 miles below the surface, was identified through a detailed analysis of Mimas' orbital motion and is believed to be less than 25 million years old. This finding challenges previous assumptions about the moon's composition and could redefine the conditions for habitability on celestial bodies. The discovery, based on observations from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, has sparked excitement among researchers and could inspire new perspectives on the potential for young oceans on small, icy moons.
Scientists have discovered a newly formed ocean beneath the icy shell of Saturn's moon Mimas, resembling the Death Star from "Star Wars." This finding challenges previous assumptions about the moon's habitability and adds to the growing list of moons with subterranean oceans. The discovery, based on observations from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, suggests that Mimas' ocean is less than 25 million years old and still evolving, defying expectations for a celestial body of its kind.
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery of a massive hidden ocean located approximately 400 miles below the Earth's surface. The ocean is contained within a type of rock called ringwoodite, which has the unique ability to trap water. This finding suggests the existence of a "whole-Earth water cycle" and implies that there may be three times more water beneath the Earth's surface than in its surface oceans. This revelation is part of a series of recent scientific breakthroughs that continue to push the boundaries of our understanding of the universe.
Scientists studying data from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft have discovered an unusual crater on Pluto called Kiladze, which they believe is a supervolcano that erupted a few million years ago. Unlike Earth's volcanoes, Kiladze spewed ice lava in a process known as cryovolcanism, likely originating from Pluto's hidden subsurface ocean. The presence of water ice around the crater suggests that there is more heat remaining in Pluto's interior than previously thought. The findings shed light on the complex nature of Pluto and its geological activity.