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July 31, 2008

Liquid on Saturn moon discovered [Astronomy, space] — Administrator @ 3:55 pm


This video is called Cassini - Titan; a simulation based on real radar images.

From the Australian Broadcasting Corporation today:

Scientists discover liquid on Saturn moon

US space scientists say liquid has been discovered on the surface of Titan, the largest moon of the planet Saturn.

Instruments on the Cassini space probe established the presence of liquefied ethane gas and a large lake on Titan.

Earth is the only other body in the solar system to have fluid on its surface.

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  1. Where there is water, there can be life…

    Comment by Rhea — July 31, 2008 @ 7:22 pm

  2. Hi Rhea, that is right. However: 1. For life to evolve, more conditions should be met than only the presence of water. 2. The liquid on Titan is liquefied ethane gas; not H2O.

    Comment by Administrator — July 31, 2008 @ 7:44 pm

  3. Diamonds may have best friend to earliest
    life:
    The surfaces of gems could have provided the
    conditions for life to evolve, scientists say.

    http://www.world-science.net/othernews/080729_diamonds

    Comment by Administrator — July 31, 2008 @ 7:56 pm

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