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Ice Shells as a Lens into the Chemistry and Habitability of Ocean Worlds

Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute via YouTube

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Explore the fascinating lecture from the Rutgers Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences Colloquium where Dr. Kevin Peter Hand from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at California Institute of Technology discusses how ice shells can provide insights into the chemistry and potential habitability of ocean worlds. This 1-hour 7-minute presentation from March 25, 2025, examines how studying the frozen outer layers of celestial bodies can reveal crucial information about the composition and conditions of subsurface oceans, which may harbor environments suitable for life. Gain valuable understanding about the intersection of planetary science, astrobiology, and the search for habitable environments beyond Earth through this comprehensive talk hosted by the Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute.

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Ice Shells as a Lens into the Chemistry & Habitability of Ocean Worlds

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