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tn1911
09-22-23, 09:43
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/sep/21/scientists-excited-to-find-ocean-of-one-of-jupiters-moons-contains-carbon


” The discovery of carbon dioxide in salt-rich regions of Europa’s ice shell indicates that the CO2 is coming from the ocean below and not from outside sources, such as meteorites and ions bombarding Europa,” said Kevin Hand, an astrobiologist at Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and co-author.

Hand described the finding as “critical”. “Life as we know it loves to eat and breathe carbon dioxide and thus the indication that Europa’s ocean may have an abundance of CO2 bodes very well for the habitability, and any potential inhabitants, of that ocean.”


We need to get that remote submarine thingy up and going!


Tiny Submersible Could Search for Life in Europa's Ocean


https://www.space.com/21565-small-submarine-europa-mission.html
WillBrink
09-22-23, 11:05
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/sep/21/scientists-excited-to-find-ocean-of-one-of-jupiters-moons-contains-carbon



We need to get that remote submarine thingy up and going!


Tiny Submersible Could Search for Life in Europa's Ocean


https://www.space.com/21565-small-submarine-europa-mission.html

I have always thought that would an interesting mission. If there's even a simple microbe down there, it's a game changer.
flenna
09-22-23, 15:28
But I thought carbon was a life and planet killer? Or is that only on earth?
FromMyColdDeadHand
09-22-23, 16:51
Already saw the movie


https://youtu.be/w2BfobyYOmU?si=gPv-9rvxV_ryWrEY
SteyrAUG
09-22-23, 17:52
But I thought carbon was a life and planet killer? Or is that only on earth?

The first life forms on Earth were in a pre oxygen environment. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, which on the moons of Jupiter would help keep things above freezing given the distance from the sun and most forms of simply plant life take in carbon dioxide.
tn1911
09-22-23, 19:17
the moons of Jupiter would help keep things above freezing given the distance from the sun and most forms of simply plant life take in carbon dioxide.

You also have the mantle being hot enough to melt ice because of the massive gravitational pull Jupiter has on its moons.
flenna
09-22-23, 20:45
The first life forms on Earth were in a pre oxygen environment. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, which on the moons of Jupiter would help keep things above freezing given the distance from the sun and most forms of simply plant life take in carbon dioxide.

My man, your sarcasm meter needs tuning ;).
SteyrAUG
09-23-23, 19:19
My man, your sarcasm meter needs tuning ;).

Oooops sorry. I've adjusted to people not knowing basic shit.