EPISODE · Nov 21, 2019 · 4 MIN
Astronomers Detect Water Vapor Around Jupiter's Moon Europa
from Science, Spoken · host WIRED
In the search for life in our solar system, Mars tends to steal the spotlight (thanks, David Bowie). But in recent years Jupiter’s fourth largest moon, Europa, has emerged as a promising extraterrestrial nursery. Planetary scientists have long suspected Europa may harbor a vast liquid water ocean beneath its thick, icy crust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In the search for life in our solar system, Mars tends to steal the spotlight (thanks, David Bowie). But in recent years Jupiter’s fourth largest moon, Europa, has emerged as a promising extraterrestrial nursery. Planetary scientists have long suspected Europa may harbor a vast liquid water ocean beneath its thick, icy crust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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