The giant planet Jupiter has nearly 100 known moons, yet none have captured the interest and imagination of astronomers and ...

Io orbits so close to Jupiter that gravity alone reshapes its entire surface. Instead of cooling over time, the moon is ...

After modeling Europa's conditions, the researchers concluded that its rocky seafloor is likely mechanically too strong to ...

The paper looked specifically at what might be happening on the moon in terms of geology. As far as we can tell, Europa has ...

Jupiter's moon Europa is on the short list of places in our solar system seen as promising in the search for life beyond ...

A new study led by WashU planetary scientists suggests the icy moon lacks the undersea activity needed to support life.

New research suggests Jupiter’s moon Europa may lack seafloor activity needed for life, despite its vast subsurface ocean and ...

Jupiter ’s moon Europa, long considered a prime candidate in the search for extraterrestrial life due to its vast subsurface ...

By Chris WoolstonThe giant planet Jupiter has nearly 100 known moons, yet none have captured the interest and imagination of astronomers and space ...

Jupiter is the brilliant evening “star” visible after sunset this winter, peaking in brightness at opposition on Jan. 10, ...

Even if future studies show that Europa’s ocean is lifeless today, Byrne sees value in the exploration. “I’m not upset if we don’t find life on this particular moon,” he said. “I’m confident that ...

Saturn is on display in the early-evening sky this month along with Uranus and Neptune, both within reach of binoculars.