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Recent discoveries have intensified interest in Saturn's moon Enceladus as a potential habitat for life. Scientists have detected hydrogen cyanide, a vital molecule in the origin of life, in Enceladus' plumes, alongside a rich array of organic compounds. These findings, derived from data collected by NASA's Cassini spacecraft, suggest that Enceladus harbors more chemical energy than previously believed, which could support life.
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Recent discoveries have intensified interest in Saturn's moon Enceladus as a potential habitat for life. Scientists have detected hydrogen cyanide, a vital molecule in the origin of life, in Enceladus' plumes, alongside a rich array of organic compounds. These findings, derived from data collected by NASA's Cassini spacecraft, suggest that Enceladus harbors more chemical energy than previously believed, which could support life.
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