Can Europa support life? Scientists estimate thickness of Jupiter moon’s ice shell to help figure it out

Europa’s icy crust found to be at least 20 kilometres thick

Hubble spots possible water plumes on Jupiter's moon Europa

The observation increases the possibility that missions to Europa may be able to sample Europa’s ocean without having to drill through …

NASA planning trip to Jupiter’s moon to search for alien life

A blast of water vapour from Jupiter’s moon Europa in 2012 indicated it may have life

Scientists detect two water worlds 218 light years away

Study of the twin planets shows exoplanets are more diverse; new planet in same system discovered  

Life on Jupiter’s moon Europa? Discovery of table salt on the surface boosts hopes

Scientists believe that hydrothermal circulation within its ocean, possibly driven by hydrothermal vents might naturally enrich the ocean in …

JUICE mission to hunt for life in Jupiter launched successfully

The explorer will study the icy surfaces of the planet and its satellites to look for signs of liquid water

Jupiter’s moon Europa produces less oxygen than we thought — it may affect our chances of finding life there

Although Europa boasts three basic ingredients for life –we don’t yet know if there has been enough time for life to develop

Scientists identify viruses causing mass deaths of amphibians in Europe

Pathogenic viruses can jump between a range of species; pose threat to reptiles, too