"Although this doesn't rule out the possibility that Enceladus' ocean may be habitable, it does mean we need to be cautious ...

High-energy particles zipping through the cosmos are harmful to life on Earth, but scientists think it could be food for ...

At first glance, Saturn's moon Enceladus seems rather unremarkable: it is much smaller than the Earth's moon and is far away ...

What can the plumes of Saturn’s moon, Enceladus, teach scientists about the latter’s internal chemistry and potential for ...

Organic molecules detected in the watery plumes that spew out from cracks in the surface of Enceladus could be formed through ...

A new study suggests that organic molecules detected on Saturn's moon Enceladus could be a result of radiation-driven chemistry, complicating the search for extraterrestrial life.

What information can the plumes of Saturn's moon Enceladus reveal to scientists about its internal chemical composition and potential signs of life? A recent study presented at the joint meeting of ...

Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus has long fascinated scientists with its spectacular water plumes, which NASA’s Cassini spacecraft once revealed to contain organic molecules. Many hoped these molecules ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Even six years after its dramatic plunge into Saturn’s atmosphere ...

Cassini spacecraft data has been used to create the infrared views of Saturn's moon Enceladus. "Reddish areas indicate fresh ...

"We know that some microbes on Earth can tolerate the range of pH found on Enceladus." NASA's Cassini spacecraft has flown through the plumes of water vapor spewing out from the ocean inside Saturn's ...

Saturn is the sixth planet in the solar system, following Mars and Jupiter. "Scientists have long believed that outside of ...