Europa's Hidden Ocean Holds Potential for Extraterrestrial Life
Scientists believe that Europa, a moon of Jupiter, may have a hidden ocean beneath its icy surface. This ocean could potentially support life due to its favorable conditions. Energy sources for this ocean could include sunlight passing through ice cracks and hydrothermal activity on the ocean floor. While life originating in such conditions is unlikely on Earth, larger moons in other solar systems could provide stable environments for life to evolve over long periods of time.