Sunday, 4 March 2018

Microbes found in Earth’s deep ocean might grow on Saturn’s moon Enceladus

Microbes found in Earth’s deep ocean might grow on Saturn’s moon Enceladus

Some very resilient Earth microbes might be able to thrive in the hidden ocean of Enceladus — the icy moon of Saturn that has become a prime candidate in the search for extraterrestrial life. Scientists have successfully cultivated a few of these tiny organisms in the lab under the same conditions that are thought to exist on the distant moon, opening up the possibility that life might be lurking under the world’s surface.

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