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EPISODE · Feb 14, 2026 · 4 MIN

Miranda’s Hidden Ocean: Forensic Geology on Uranus’s Chaotic Moon

from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault

We decode a Voyager 2 flyby to show Miranda might be more than a frozen relic: a thin ice crust floating above a deep subsurface ocean, sculpted by tidal forces with Umbriel. Through forensic-style mapping of cracks, ridges, and cliffs, researchers argue the interior stayed warm enough to melt ice long enough for a liquid ocean, even as the heat source faded. If confirmed, Miranda expands the solar system’s habitable real estate and reshapes how we search for life beyond the Goldilocks zone.Note:  This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes.  Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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