Enceladus: cosmic gymnast, volatile miniworld

Science
Jeffrey S Kargel

Abstract

The exploration of Saturn by the Cassini/Huygens mission has yielded a rich collection of data about the planet and its rings and moons, in particular its small satellite Enceladus and giant satellite Titan. Once believed too small to be active, Enceladus has been found to be one of the most geologically dynamic objects in the solar system. Among the surprises are a watery, gaseous plume; a south polar hot spot; and a surface marked by deep canyons and thick flows.

References

Dec 2, 2005·Nature·Jean-Pierre LebretonMiguel Pérez-Ayúcar
Mar 11, 2006·Science·Margaret Galland Kivelson
Mar 11, 2006·Science·C C PorcoS Squyres
Mar 11, 2006·Science·G H JonesM K Dougherty
Mar 11, 2006·Science·Candice J HansenR West
Mar 11, 2006·Science·Robert H BrownC Sotin
Jan 29, 1982·Science·B A SmithV E Suomi

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jun 21, 2008·Origins of Life and Evolution of the Biosphere : the Journal of the International Society for the Study of the Origin of Life·Christopher D ParkinsonJoseph L Kirschivnk
Jan 1, 2008·Astrobiology·Kevin P HandChristopher F Chyba
Sep 30, 2006·Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences·Jonathan I Lunine
Aug 19, 2007·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·Gustavo GioiaSusan W Kieffer
Dec 18, 2008·Chemistry & Biodiversity·César Menor-SalvánSabino Veintemillas-Verdaguer
Dec 16, 2006·Science·Susan W KiefferAlexandra Navrotsky
May 6, 2006·Science·Douglas G CaponeKenneth H Nealson
Mar 11, 2006·Science·Margaret Galland Kivelson

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.