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Astronomy

The Biochemistry of Icy Moons: Prebiotic Chemistry in Subsurface Oceans

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On Jupiter's moon Europa, radiation from Jupiter splits water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen—creating a chemical 'fuel' that, when combined with hydrothermal vent minerals, could power the synthesis of organic compounds like amino acids.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a vast ocean hidden beneath miles of ice, far from the warmth of the Sun. Could life be brewing in that dark, cold water?