New research has revealed the sliding side-by-side motion along distinctive "tiger stripes" on Saturn's moon Enceladus is linked to jets of ice crystals that erupt from its icy shell. The findings ...
The study's author explains how understanding Enceladus' expulsions is instrumental to understanding the potential habitability of the moon.
We may earn a commission from links on this page. An artist’s impression of Cassini flying through Enceladus’ plumes. Illustration: NASA/JPL-Caltech Jostling on the fault lines of Enceladus ...
Huge "tiger stripe" fault lines seen on Saturn's moon Enceladus raise hopes that a "long-lived" ocean containing potential alien life may lurk beneath the moon's icy shell. New research has ...
"We aim to continue to investigate ways we can use geophysical measurements to better understand the conditions which may enable life to form and evolve on Enceladus." New research has revealed ...
Now you can get the top stories from Gizmodo delivered to your inbox. Enter your email below. Jostling on the fault lines of Enceladus’ frozen crust may be responsible for the plumes of icy ...