Volcanoes feed the atmosphere on Jupiter’s moon Io
The atmosphere on Jupiter's moon Io is a witches' brew made from the sulfurous burps of more than 400 volcanoes. Now scientists know how it got that way.
Oct. 27, 2020 • ~11 min
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The four most promising worlds for alien life in the solar system
The clouds of Venus may harbour alien life. But where else?
Sept. 18, 2020 • ~7 min
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Jupiter’s moons may keep each other toasty
Jupiter's moons are pretty hot, at least hotter than they should be, given how far away they are from the sun. A new study explains why that may be.
Sept. 14, 2020 • ~6 min
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Scientists obtain 'lucky' image of Jupiter
The Hawaii-based Gemini telescope produces a super-sharp picture of the gas giant in the infrared.
May 8, 2020 • ~2 min
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Saturn overtakes Jupiter as planet with most moons
Jupiter had been the "moon king" for some 20 years.
Oct. 7, 2019 • ~4 min
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Nasa confirms ocean moon mission
Scientists working on a mission to the ocean moon of Europa can proceed with the final design and construction of the spacecraft, Nasa has said.
Aug. 20, 2019 • ~4 min
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Massive newbie planet smacked young Jupiter head-on
The collision between a newborn planet and a younger Jupiter could explain some suprising readings from NASA's Juno mission.
Aug. 15, 2019 • ~6 min
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