On Earth, deep-sea vents may have given rise to the planet’s first life. But nothing of the sort seems to be happening at the ...

A study published in Nature Communications suggests that Europa’s rocky seafloor is likely too mechanically strong to support ...

Jupiter’s ‘Wall Demon’ Mystery Is Giving Scientists New Clues About Alien Life ...

New models suggest that Europa has very little tectonic activity at its seafloor, which is potentially catastrophic news for ...

A new study reveals Jupiter's moon Europa likely lacks active geology on its seafloor, reducing chances of life in its vast subsurface ocean. Researchers calculate weak tidal forces from Jupiter leave ...

A study has cast doubt on the idea that Jupiter's moon Europa, where NASA has sent a spacecraft, could have conditions to support contemporary life.

WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Jupiter's moon Europa is on the short list of places in our solar system seen as promising in the search for life beyond Earth, with a large subsurface ocean thought to ...