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Alfonso Davila
Research scientist in the Exobiology branch at NASA Ames Research Center who develops strategies to search for evidence of life beyond Earth and studies analog environments and biosignature preservation.
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Dec 1, 2025
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The Search for Life on Saturn’s Intriguing Moon Enceladus
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Alfonso Davila, a research scientist at NASA Ames, explores the intriguing possibilities of life on Enceladus, Saturn's icy moon. He dives into Cassini’s groundbreaking discovery of icy plumes and the potential subsurface ocean beneath. Davila highlights the chemistry of plume gases that could support life and discusses hydrothermal activity signs detected in the plumes. He outlines strategies for searching for life's biosignatures while emphasizing the importance of understanding early prebiotic chemistry. Get ready for a journey into the depths of space and the secrets it may hold!
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