Scientists discovered a 20-mile deep, potentially habitable ocean beneath Mimas' icy surface.

Scientists have discovered a hidden ocean beneath the icy surface of Saturn's moon Mimas. This "stealth ocean" is 20 miles beneath the surface and is believed to be warm enough to sustain life. It was previously thought that Mimas, discovered in 1789, was just a ball of frozen ice and rock. However, this new research suggests there is a liquid ocean between the ice and the rocky core, which could hold the secret to extraterrestrial life.

February 07, 2024
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