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First evidence of significant heat flow at Enceladus’ north pole, finding confirms that the icy moon is emitting far more heat than would be expected if it were simply a passive body, strengthening the case that it could support life


Nov. 7, 2025, TUCSON, Ariz. – A new study led by researchers from the Planetary Science Institute, Oxford University and Southwest Research Institute has

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