Key evidence of potential life found on Jupiter’s moon
Publication date: Friday, September 29, 2023
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Following the groundbreaking discovery of the key elements of life on Saturn, scientists have now turned their attention to the intriguing possibilities on Jupiter. In a recent report, CNN has revealed that the Webb Space Telescope has detected a significant presence of carbon dioxide on Jupiter’s moon Europa, providing a promising hint of potential life. Europa, known to be the most likely celestial body in our solar system to harbor life apart from Earth, boasts a vast ocean hidden beneath its icy shell, potentially twice the size of Earth’s own ocean. However, the mere existence of water was not sufficient to give rise to life. The detection of carbon dioxide prompted scientists to embark on an analysis aimed at confirming the origin of this vital element. Astonishingly, the results ascertain that the carbon dioxide present on Europa is derived from its internal ocean rather than from extraterrestrial meteorites. This remarkable discovery has stirred great excitement among scientists, who understand the significance of this finding. Lead author of the study, Samantha Trumbo, expressed the importance, stating, “This is far from trivial. Carbon dioxide is an essential element for the existence of living organisms.” As we know, carbon forms the foundation of life on Earth. Currently, it is known that Europa’s carbon dioxide is primarily concentrated in an area known as “Tara Regio,” which is characterized by its chaotic terrain. This hints at possible material exchange between the ocean and the surface. Looking ahead, the European Space Agency and NASA are planning to dispatch probes to Europa in order to investigate further signs of potential life.
Key evidence of “life” found on Jupiter’s moon
Publication date: Friday, September 29, 2023
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After scientists discovered the key elements of life on Saturn, another exploration target “Jupiter” also revealed hope for life. US media CNN reported that scientists used the Webb Space Telescope to detect it and found that there is a large amount of carbon dioxide on Jupiter’s moon Europa, which greatly increases the possibility of breeding life. Europa is considered the planet in the solar system most likely to have life apart from Earth, and there is a vast ocean beneath its icy shell, which may be twice the size of Earth’s ocean. But water alone was not enough After detecting carbon dioxide, scientists immediately began an analysis to confirm the source of the element “carbon”. The results confirm that the carbon dioxide on Europa comes from its internal ocean rather than from extraterrestrial meteorites. This discovery excites scientists. “This is not a trivial issue,” said Samantha Trumbo, lead author of the study. “It’s carbon dioxide. An essential element for the existence of living things.” Life on earth is based on carbon. It is currently known that Europa’s carbon dioxide is concentrated in an area of chaotic land called “Tara Regio” (Tara Regio), where material exchange could have occurred between the ocean and the surface. Next, the European Space Agency and NASA will send probes to investigate if there are other signs of life on Europa.
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