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Scientists have long known that Saturn's largest moon, Titan, hosts rivers and seas of liquid methane. But it's strangely ...
A new study explores the possibility of microbial life in Titan's deep ocean—and why it may be harder to find than we think.
When you think about planets and moons that resemble Earth, you’d probably think of Venus, Mars, or the Moon. But if you’re looking for surface liquids, those pale in comparison to Titan.
New research finds that despite large rivers and seas of liquid methane, Saturn's moon Titan seems mostly devoid of river deltas, raising new questions about the surface dynamics on this alien world.
dotting the moon's surface. However, the orbiter won't have many more chances to capture photos of Titan. Cassini is nearing the end of its mission at Saturn. It will crash into the planet's thick ...
The idea is that these organic molecules eventually settle on Titan's surface and, through a mix of material exchange and ...
Titan’s coastlines lack river deltas, surprising scientists and raising questions about its active surface processes.
Glycine has been found on Titan’s surface, but scientists wondered whether enough of it could make its way to the moon’s liquid oceans. Those oceans—where life would have the best chance of ...