新的研究表明,由于潮汐力量薄弱,欧罗巴可能缺乏维持生命的海底活动。 Europa may lack life-supporting seafloor activity due to weak tidal forces, new study suggests.

一项新的研究表明,木星的月亮Europa可能缺乏维持生命所需的海底活动,因为由于潮汐力量较弱,木星岩石的内部可能缺乏构造运动或热液喷口。 A new study suggests Jupiter’s moon Europa may lack the seafloor activity needed to support life, as its rocky interior likely lacks tectonic motion or hydrothermal vents due to weak tidal forces. 虽然欧罗巴有液态水和潮汐取暖, 研究人员认为这些可能不足以产生维持生命的化学能源。 While Europa has liquid water and tidal heating, researchers say these may not generate enough energy for life-sustaining chemistry. 根据对月球大小、核心和重力的建模得出的调查结果表明,洋底地质上平静。 The findings, based on modeling of the moon’s size, core, and gravity, indicate a geologically quiet ocean floor. 美国航天局2024年发射的Europa Clipper飞行任务将从2031年开始进行近距离飞行,以检验这些结论。 NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, launched in 2024, will conduct close flybys starting in 2031 to test these conclusions. 科学家仍然持谨慎态度,承认未来数据可能会改变前景。 Scientists remain cautious, acknowledging that future data could change the outlook.