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Europa, a small moon orbiting Jupiter, has long attracted fascination because of its potential to host alien life. 

Hidden below the moon's frozen surface is thought to be an ocean, which could hold signs of life. It turns out scientists won't have to dig too far to find this potential evidence in a future mission, according to a study published in Nature.

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Led by NASA scientist Tom Nordheim, the study assessed how harsh the radiation is on Europa's surface. 

The intense radiation, which comes from Jupiter, destroys or modifies material on the moon's surface, making it hard for researchers to ascertain if it's reflective of what can be found in the ocean below. Read more...

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