Coverage dated April 18, 2022

Jupiter's moon Europa may have liquid water very close to its surface

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A new study likens processes on Europa to those on Earth, with far-reaching implications.

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France 24
Water on Jupiter's moon closer to surface than thought: study (opens France 24)
Published Apr 18, 2022
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Ridges that criss-cross the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa indicate there are shallow pockets of water beneath, boosting hopes in the search for extra-terrestrial life, scientists said Tuesday.
The Guardian
Jupiter’s moon Europa may have water where life could exist, say scientists (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 18, 2022
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Surface features similar to ones seen on Greenland ice sheet suggest underground liquid water that could host organic matter
ZME Science
Jupiter's moon Europa may have liquid water very close to its surface (opens ZME Science)
Published Apr 18, 2022
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A new study likens processes on Europa to those on Earth, with far-reaching implications.
Science News
Europa may have much more shallow liquid water than scientists thought (opens Science News)
Published Apr 18, 2022
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Mysterious pairs of ridges scar Jupiter’s moon Europa. Analyzing a similar set in Greenland suggests shallow water is behind the features’ formation.
Science Alert
One of The Solar System's Best Candidates For Alien Life Has Signs of Liquid Water (opens Science Alert)
Published Apr 18, 2022
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Strange double ridges on the surface of Jupiter's ice moon Europa could be signposts to shallow reservoirs of water.