Scientists discover potential for life on Saturn's moon Enceladus
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In the hunt for life beyond Earth, Saturn's moon Enceladus has proven to be one of the most promising candidates. The fact that the moon harbors a large ocean beneath its icy crust has long since enthralled scientists. Now, for the first time, phosphorus—which is one of the six crucial ingredients essential to life—has been detected in Enceladus's ocean.