Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Underground Microbial Life Could Survive on Mars, Europa and Enceladus Using Cosmic Rays


Radiolysis induced by Galactic cosmic rays could provide a viable energy source for microbial metabolism in the subsurface environments of rocky planetary objects such as Mars, Europa and Enceladus, according to new research led by New York University Abu Dhabi.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Sci-News

Read more on:

Photo of cosmic rays

cosmic rays

Photo of Mars

Mars

Related news:

News photo

Life could survive beneath the surface of Mars and other planets using high energy particles from space

News photo

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum reopens 5 renovated galleries starring SpaceX rocket parts, a 3D-printed Mars habitat and more

News photo

New research suggests life could survive beneath the surface of mars and other planets using high energy particles from space - EurekAlert!