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February 13, 2020

Saturn's weird, Earth-like moon just failed a key test for alien life

Saturn's most Earth-like moon looks a bit less likely to host life, thanks to quantum mechanics, the weird rules that govern subatomic particles.

January 24, 2020

Saturn's mysterious moon could support alien life thanks to this new discovery

Saturn's moon Enceladus has an even better chance of supporting extraterrestrial life than previously thought: researchers have discovered its oceans are more complex than first believed.

January 14, 2020

Mysterious Saturn moon could be best place to look for extraterrestrial life, top physicist says

The former director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the current project scientist for the Voyager program, Ed Stone, is pleading with the space agency to head toward Saturn's moon Enceladus in hopes of discovering life.

December 17, 2019

Extraterrestrial life on Europa or Enceladus could be 'indigenous,' study says

If there is life in the Solar System outside of Earth, Jupiter's moon Europa and Saturn's moon Enceladus are two of the most likely spots to hold them. However, any extraterrestrial creatures on these celestial objects probably are not related to us, according to a new study.

December 9, 2019

Saturn's moon Enceladus' 'tiger stripes' mystery explained

Saturn's moon Enceladus has been shrouded in mystery since its discovery in the late 18th century, but now researchers believe they have solved what causes the moon's "tiger stripes," according to a new study.

December 4, 2019

Saturn's moon Titan could give new insights into life on Earth

Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has several odd weather patterns, including multi-decade polar vortexes and dust storms. A new study has revealed there is a significant difference in the amount of solar energy it absorbs and the thermal energy it emits during its seasons, which could give researchers new insights into our own climate.

November 21, 2019

NASA underwater rover could aid in search for life

NASA recently showed off its new underwater rover that it hopes one day could help in exploring alien ocean worlds in the search for life.

November 19, 2019

NASA maps Saturn's moon Titan, which may support extraterrestrial life

NASA recently unveiled a new mission to fly to Saturn's moon, Titan, which could potentially host extraterrestrial life. But before it gets there, the space agency has mapped out the celestial satellite for the first time, further showcasing its similarities to Earth.

October 8, 2019

20 new moons discovered around Saturn, now they need names

Researchers have discovered an additional 20 moons orbiting the ringed planet, giving it a total of 82 satellites, three more than Jupiter.

September 17, 2019

Age of Saturn's rings debated as questions about life emerge

Saturn's rings may be shining as bright as ever, but the debate over how old they are has been given new life following a recently published study.