Exploring the Potential for Life on Europa

Today, you’ll learn about the genes that could make you left-handed, how trees are able to cope with heat waves, and what could possibly lie beneath the ice of Jupiter’s moon, Europa.  

Left Hand Gene 

• “Gene involved in cell shape offers clues on left-handedness.” by Will Dunham. 2024.  
• “Half a century of handedness research: Myths, truths; fictions, facts; backwards, but mostly forwards.” by Chris McManus. 2019.  
• “One hundred famous left-handed people.” n.a. 2003.  

Heat Wave Trees 

• “How do trees survive dry and hot summers? Leaf lifespan and growth recovery are key.” phys.org. 2024.  
• “Climate Change Impacts on Forests.” EPA. n.d.  
• “Guide to Conifers: 11 Types of Conifers Seen Across the US.” MasterClass. 2021.  

Europa 

• “Our picture of habitability on Europa, a top contender for hosting life, is changing.” by Nikk Ogasa. 2024.  
• “Europa Clipper.” JPL. n.d. 
• “Europa: Moon of Jupiter. Potential for life.” NASA. n.d.  
• “Europa: Facts.” NASA. 2024. 

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