A new finding of ammonia on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa could have important implications for the search for ...

Nasa's old Galileo data reveals ammonia-bearing compounds on Europa's icy surface near fractured zones.

Using data gathered by NASA's Juno Jupiter orbiter, scientists estimate that Europa's ice shell is about 18 miles thick — which could make it hard for nutrients to get down to its buried ocean.

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The Science: Europa has been considered as a top contender for alien life for even longer than Enceladus, thanks to its ...