However, in a new research, it has been said that oxygen is reaching the ocean of Europa. Its method is a little different. Researchers say that it is pulling oxygen under its icy surface. According to researchers, pools of salt water in Europa’s icy shell can carry oxygen from its surface to the ocean. The study by Professor Mark Hesse of the University of Texas also suggests that the amount of oxygen in Europa’s oceans may be equal to the amount of oxygen in Earth’s oceans.
The research, titled Downward Oxidant Transport Through Europa, has been published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.
If this turns out to be a fact, the study could reveal how life finds its way. However, this will require a closer look at Europa, as this ice surface can be about 15-25 kilometers thick. The good thing is that the US space agency NASA is preparing to send an orbiter to Jupiter. The orbiter, named ‘Europa Clipper’, is set for launch in 2024 and will complete several close flybys. This will help scientists collect data on its atmosphere, surface and interior.
Talk about some important discoveries, so recently scientists have discovered a planet which is the size of a potato. Researchers have discovered a planet named WASP-103b, which is about 1,500 light-years away from Earth. Scientists say that its shape is like a potato or rugby ball. Astronomers say that this planet named WASP-103b is located around an F-type star. This star is bigger than our Sun. This planet is also big. One and a half times that of Jupiter. The planet is the size of a potato because of its close proximity to its star.
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