Researchers from UC Santa Cruz suggest that low-temperature hydrothermal vents, similar to those found on Earth, could exist on ocean worlds like Jupiter’s moons, potentially supporting life.
Their study used computer models to simulate conditions on these extraterrestrial seafloors, considering factors like gravity and heat. The findings highlight the significance of understanding Earth’s own hydrothermal systems to explore possibilities in outer space, and scientists are eager to gather more data from upcoming missions like the Europa Clipper.
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