The thickness of ice shells covering our solar system's ocean-bearing moons could provide hints about whether these mysterious bodies may harbor life, a new study suggests.
The study, led by researchers from Cornell University, was inspired by measurements of ice shelves in Antarctica. Performed by underwater robots, these measurements led to an analysis of the connection between variations in ice thickness and the temperature of water beneath the ice. So, the team thought, what if these observations could be applied to the solar system's moons?
