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A new study suggests that Europa's ocean floor likely lacks significant tectonic activity and hydrothermal vents, reducing its chances for supporting life, though other energy sources might still exist. The findings imply that Europa may be less hospitable for life than previously thought, but the search continues with upcoming missions like NASA's Europa Clipper.
Scientists have found that the unexpected distribution of hydrogen peroxide on Europa's surface may be explained by the presence of CO2, which enhances peroxide production by capturing electrons during radiation, providing new insights into the moon's surface chemistry and potential habitability.
A new study suggests that Jupiter's ocean moon, Europa, may not have a fully formed metallic core, if it has one at all. Europa's interior may have evolved differently than previously thought due to its formation at much colder temperatures than Earth. The formation of a metallic core would help make Europa more habitable, and NASA's planned Europa Clipper mission may help scan the Jovian moon's gravity to improve our understanding of its interior.
A new study suggests that Jupiter's ocean moon, Europa, may not have a fully formed metallic core, if it has one at all. Europa's icy shell covers a saltwater ocean that may possess more liquid water than Earth. The formation of a metallic core would help make Europa more habitable, but it may have formed billions of years after the rest of the moon did. NASA's planned Europa Clipper mission may help scan the Jovian moon's gravity to improve our understanding of how mass is distributed inside Europa.