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"Discovery of Carbon Source on Jupiter's Moon Europa Hints at Alien Life"
science-and-exploration2 years ago

"Discovery of Carbon Source on Jupiter's Moon Europa Hints at Alien Life"

The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has detected carbon dioxide on the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa, indicating that the carbon likely originated from the moon's subsurface ocean. This discovery has important implications for the potential habitability of Europa's ocean, as carbon is a biologically essential element. The findings also provide insights into the composition of Europa's ocean and may inform future missions, such as NASA's Europa Clipper and ESA's Juice, which aim to explore the moon and its potential as a habitat.