EPISODE · Aug 27, 2024 · 7 MIN
Uranus Moon Could Have Hidden Ocean and World's Second Largest Diamond Discovered
from Discover Daily by Perplexity
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Today's episode of "Discover Daily" looks at recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope that have revealed intriguing details about Uranus's moons, particularly Ariel. The presence of carbon dioxide ice and carbon monoxide on Ariel's surface suggests the possibility of a subsurface ocean, potentially expanding our understanding of habitable worlds beyond Earth.We then shift gears to the discovery of the world's second largest diamond, and the biggest found in over a century: Unearthed at the Karowe Mine in Botswana by Lucara Diamond Corp, this colossal 2,492-carat gem surpasses previous record-breaking finds from the same mine. We explore the advanced X-ray technology that made this discovery possible and discuss the implications for Botswana's economy and the global diamond industry.From Perplexity's Discovery Feed:https://www.perplexity.ai/page/uranuss-moons-may-harbor-ocean-GeGgrgMNQkCEYT8O0oXvvAhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/second-largest-diamond-found-SHGWMBumSfuSLSb5iYyrXAPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you’re interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Today's episode of "Discover Daily" looks at recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope that have revealed intriguing details about Uranus's moons, particularly Ariel. The presence of carbon dioxide ice and carbon monoxide on Ariel's surface suggests the possibility of a subsurface ocean, potentially expanding our understanding of habitable worlds beyond Earth. We then shift gears to the discovery of the world's second l...
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