Saturn moon's hidden ocean reveals more evidence of favorable conditions for life, study finds: "Simply phenomenal"

science • 10/2/2025

Enceladus has long been considered a prime candidate in the search for life beyond Earth because of its hidden ocean and plumes of water erupting from cracks near its south pole.

The ocean hidden under the icy shell of Saturn's moon Enceladus harbors complex organic molecules, a study said Wednesday, offering further evidence that the small world could have all the right ingredients to host extraterrestrial life. Just 310 mil... [4532 chars]