Astronomers have discovered that a small moon of Saturn, called Mimas, may harbor a hidden liquid ocean beneath its thick icy shell and thus have the conditions for habitability. This shocking finding radically changes the definition of what an ocean moon can be, and could ultimately redefine our search for extraterrestrial life on moons in … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Astronomers have found additional evidence that one of Saturn’s smallest moons, Mimas, hides a global ocean beneath its icy surface. Building a stronger case for the presence of water – essential to life as we … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Astronomers have found additional evidence that one of Saturn’s smallest moons, Mimas, hides a global ocean beneath its icy surface. Building a stronger case for the presence of water – essential to life as we … Read more