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Astronomers say carbon dioxide on Jupiter's moon Europa likely originated in ocean

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Astronomers found carbon dioxide on the icy surface of a region called Tara Regio. Analysis from two studies suggests it likely originated in the moon's subsurface ocean. "We now think we have observational evidence that the carbon we see on Europa's surface came from the ocean," one author said.

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Astronomers say carbon dioxide on Jupiter's moon Europa likely originated in ocean

Data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows carbon dioxide on a region of Jupiter's moon Europa, suggesting it potentially could harbor conditions suitable for life.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Carbon dioxide from the moon Europa comes from hidden ocean

Observations from the James Webb space telescope allowed us to better understand the chemistry of one of Jupiter's moons, Europa, considered a good place to search for life outside of Earth.

2 years ago·Portugal

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