Europa’s buried ocean has made it one of the most exciting places to search for life beyond Earth. However, new calculations suggest its seafloor may be calm, cold, and largely inactive, with little ...

The giant planet Jupiter has nearly 100 known moons, yet none have captured the interest and imagination of astronomers and ...

Jupiter's moon Europa is on the short list of places in our solar system seen as promising in the search for life beyond ...

After modeling Europa's conditions, the researchers concluded that its rocky seafloor is likely mechanically too strong to ...

A new study led by WashU planetary scientists suggests the icy moon lacks the undersea activity needed to support life.

New research suggests Jupiter’s moon Europa may lack seafloor activity needed for life, despite its vast subsurface ocean and ...

One year after the 2025 Los Angeles fires, Caltech researchers are pressing forward with research projects to provide answers ...

By Chris WoolstonThe giant planet Jupiter has nearly 100 known moons, yet none have captured the interest and imagination of astronomers and space ...

The Artemis II mission, which could launch as early as February, is expected to send four astronauts on a trip to the moon, ...

Even if future studies show that Europa’s ocean is lifeless today, Byrne sees value in the exploration. “I’m not upset if we don’t find life on this particular moon,” he said. “I’m confident that ...

Minnesota already gets more than half of its electricity from wind, solar, nuclear and other resources that don’t emit planet ...

Rapid deployment of renewable energy has reduced emissions but introduced new operational challenges. Solar and wind power ...