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Subsurface vortexes may have created Saturn's mysterious hexagon
By Doris Elin Salazar published
Two researchers investigated the dynamics of Saturn's churning atmosphere to figure out what sorts of planetary fluid dynamics are creating its mystifying hexagon.
Weird Saturn hexagon covered in 'sandwich-like' layers of haze
By Chelsea Gohd published
There's an extensive system of haze layers in the bizarre hexagon on Saturn, a new study has found.
Saturn's weird, Earth-like moon just failed a key test for alien life
By Rafi Letzter published
Life on Earth likely began with the bubble-like membranes that surround our cells. Similar membranes probably wouldn't form on Titan, according to quantum mechanics.
Weird 'Tiger Stripes' on Icy Saturn Moon Enceladus Finally Explained
By Chelsea Gohd published
New research solves some of the mysteries of the "tiger stripes" on Saturn's moon Enceladus.
Saturn's Icy Moon Enceladus Is Likely the 'Perfect Age' to Harbor Life
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
It's probably around 1 billion years old.
How Old Are Saturn's Rings? The Debate Rages On.
By Nadia Drake published
Pinning down the ring system's age has profound implications for the entire Saturnian system.
Saturn's Moon Titan May Have 'Phantom Lakes' and Caves
By Meghan Bartels published
These "phantom lakes" may be evidence of seasonal changes on the moon.
Why Saturn's 'Ring Moons' Are Different Colors and Shapes
By Charles Q. Choi published
The probe's death death dive helped shed light on the mystery.
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