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Saturn Moon Continues to Delight and Baffle

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the scientists-happier-when-baffled dept.

vic_1066 writes to tell us that BBC News is reporting on the many interesting discoveries made by the Cassini probe. The Saturn moon, Enceladus, apparently continues to provide confusion and excitement for scientists the world over. The Cassini probe has been making waves ever since its arrival to the Saturn system.

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  1. For those who care about who... by rob_squared · · Score: 5, Interesting
    ...the moon is named after:

    "In Greek mythology Enceladus was a Titan who was defeated in battle and buried under Mount Etna by Athena."

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    I don't get it.
  2. It'd be interesting by krymsin01 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    if the source of the heat turned out to be a natural nuclear reactor, like Oklo. I doubt that's a possibility, since I would think it'd put off a lot more heat if it were.

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    stuff