Dossier
Europa
Coverage of Europa in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists thought Jupiter's moon Europa was ejecting water. Now they're not so sure
Scientists have revised their understanding of Jupiter's moon Europa, now questioning whether it is actually ejecting water as previously believed. New analysis suggests the earlier observations may have been misinterpreted or inconclusive. This finding impacts our understanding of Europa's potential habitability and subsurface ocean.
- The Caves That Could Help Us Find, or Become, Aliens
The article explores subterranean environments like lava tubes on Mars and ice pockets on Europa as potential sites for finding extraterrestrial life and safe habitats beyond Earth. These environments may offer the best chance for discovering life and establishing safe living conditions on other planets.