It’s one of the most beautiful objects in our solar system, a shimmering sphere of pure white ice, hiding a liquid ocean within.
But despite looking nothing like our planet, Enceladus, Saturn‘s sixth-largest moon, may have something in common with Earth – the presence of life.
Scientists have discovered organic molecules in the moon’s plumes that could be supporting ‘communities’ of tiny microbes.
Researchers think these compounds could support their metabolisms or the formation of amino acids.
Experts already know that there are phosphates, methane, hydrogen and carbon dioxide on Enceladus – all potential signs of life as well.
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