Recent research has cast doubt on the habitability of Jupiter's moon Europa due to lower than expected oxygen levels, revealing that it produces less than the mind-blowing 1,000 tons of oxygen every 24 hours initially reported. Data from NASA's Juno spacecraft has shown that the oxygen production on Europa's icy surface and subsurface ocean is much less than previously estimated, indicating less potential for life. This finding challenges the moon's status as one of the most habitable places in our solar system, as life as we know it requires oxygen. The study's results, derived from close flybys by the Juno mission, add a new perspective to our understanding of Europa's potential for supporting life.
A new study suggests that the amount of the element on the moon of Jupiter is on the lower end of previous estimates. https://t.co/0Oi9rMy0yR
Jupiter's ocean moon Europa may have less oxygen than we thought https://t.co/NaL8NicEEL https://t.co/JSgovRF8SE
The #JunoMission has uncovered new insights into the oxygen production on Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. In a recent study, scientists calculated that Europa produced significantly less oxygen than most previous estimates. More on their findings: https://t.co/ZrdjqQHD5Z
New research pours cold water on the likelihood of #Europa being habitable, as it seems that the moon produces less oxygen than previously thought. https://t.co/SbAjTnJaXm
Our solar system's ocean moon may be habitable — and their icy shells could hold proof https://t.co/9wjnqkVeCG https://t.co/I6GFnwjV1H
Juno fly-by detects lower levels of oxygen on Europa than expected https://t.co/5cjlMr2TIj
Jupiter’s moon Europa is thought to harbor a salty ocean, making it a world that might be one of the most habitable places in our solar system. But life as we know it needs oxygen. And it’s an open question whether Europa’s ocean has it. https://t.co/8IkiNccT7l
#Jupiter's moon #Europa has much lower oxygen generation than thought previously. https://t.co/BW8K05rEKw
Setback For Hopes of Life As NASA Says Less Oxygen On Jupiter Moon Than Thought https://t.co/pN8ZJTutf3
New research suggests there's less oxygen on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa than thought - and that could affect what if any life might be lurking in the moon's underground ocean. https://t.co/lH4PidOND5
Using data that our #JunoMission collected during close flybys of Jupiter's intriguing moon Europa, scientists have a new estimate for the amount of oxygen being produced there – adding another insight into this potentially habitable world. https://t.co/CPymxtB5Ix https://t.co/0hSnGpRecU
The subsurface ocean of Jupiter’s moon Europa may have far less oxygen—and less potential for life—than previously believed, according to data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft https://t.co/0yKMwDYhxr
Study finds Jupiter's icy moon doesn't have enough oxygen to sustain aliens https://t.co/fz0cAptPqT https://t.co/x7io8HD80O
Jupiter’s moon Europa may have less oxygen than expected, a finding that might put a damper on life https://t.co/InTaF3fpUw https://t.co/RYtQHZJUcn
Jupiter’s icy moon Europa may have less oxygen to fuel life in its seas than we thought. The moon may be one of the best places to look for alien life, but the finding raises questions about its habitability. https://t.co/GuEFIshhA1
Setback for hopes of life as Nasa says less oxygen on Jupiter moon than thought https://t.co/z254AKccBD
Scientists have calculated that Jupiter’s moon Europa churns out a mind-blowing 1,000 tons of oxygen every 24 hours! That’s enough to keep a million of us Earthlings breathing easy for an entire day. More: https://t.co/aPsW8ROfUi https://t.co/qn3o5xZgGz
🗄️ From the archive: Earth Isn't the Only Ocean World in the Solar System | Watery worlds like Ceres — a dwarf planet in the asteroid belt — hint that our solar system is wetter than we thought. And where there's water, there might be life. https://t.co/aj6Pql5p9q
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