7. Life on the Moon of Jupiter
Found Year: 2017.
Who Discovered It: Unknown
Where: Europe
Europa, the moon of Jupiter, is the only other rock in our solar system that has demonstrated signs of life, and it is made up of a balanced mixture of hydrogen and oxygen. Something that occurred in 2017 provided some insight into the moon’s enigmatic ways.
existence on the moon of Jupiter ©Shutterstock/OceanicWanderer
Scientists observed tectonic plate movement on the moon. In theory, this movement would have formed fissures in the 10-mile deep, glacial ocean surrounding Europe. There are already plans for future expeditions to test the theory. If so, there is a chance that beneath the heavy layer of ice there may be warmer, life-sustaining water.
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