Chemicals for Life Found on Enceladus
Guide to Space Ep. 296
Chemicals for Life Found on Enceladus
Airdate: 04/15/2017
Comments (3)
It's been suggested that the relative abundance of H2 in the plume samples supports the absence of life - since if there was life it would have sucked most of it up beforehand. I understand you don't find much H2 in Earth's oceans for this reason (unless you are right next to a hydrothermal vent). Nothing conclusive in this - just noting their are different ways to interpret an isolated bit of data. Yes, let's send the Europa Clipper - we need more data.
It's amazing news! Even if life isn't found on this moon, the fact that all the elements to support life of this moon beyond the Goldie Locks Zones is fascinating and promising ! We are discovering sustainable potential for life seemingly exponentially , as of late.
Way to Cronkite this 'Breaking News' into the schedule! Good call! ;) As that comment eludes, I'll be 59 when the Clipper hits the harbor. I want squids! F'tagn!
