Exploring the Chemical Makeup of the Ocean on Enceladus

Phosphorus, a key ingredient for life on Earth, has been detected in the ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus. This discovery marks the first time phosphorus has been found in an ocean off of Earth. Chris Glein, a lead scientist at the Southwest Research Institute, joins Planetary Radio to talk about the discovery and its implications for the search for life. Then Bruce Betts shares what's up in the night sky this week.

Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2023-phosphorus-in-enceladus 

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