In 2018, very large organic molecules were discovered in ice particles on Saturn's moon Enceladus. It is still unclear whether they indicate the existence of life or were created in some other way. A recent study could help to answer this question.
Discovery of biomarkers in space—conditions on Saturn's moon Enceladus simulated in the laboratory retrieved 13 May 2024 from https://phys.org/news/2024-05-discovery-biomarkers-space-conditions-saturn.html
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