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Heavens Above => Astronomy & Near Earth Phenomena => Topic started by: DD1975 on September 16, 2015, 18:46:55 PM

Title: Enceladus
Post by: DD1975 on September 16, 2015, 18:46:55 PM
This is interesting:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34268824 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-34268824)
Title: Re: Enceladus
Post by: Freddy on September 16, 2015, 21:16:47 PM
Yes I found that interesting. I wonder if there is life in that water. Also reminds me we have this continuing problem with plastics and areas in the sea that are awash with it. I'm going to see if I can cut down the amount of plastic I use or buy.
Title: Re: Enceladus
Post by: Data on September 16, 2015, 21:53:16 PM
Indeed an interesting read, Thanks DD  :)

Quote from: Freddy on September 16, 2015, 21:16:47 PM
I'm going to see if I can cut down the amount of plastic I use or buy.

Gets my vote  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Enceladus
Post by: Snowcrash on September 16, 2015, 22:28:48 PM
Some of the worse plastics pollution you may not be aware of is micro plastics. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microplastics)

These mainly come from washing man made fibre clothing and are ingested by marine life.
Title: Re: Enceladus
Post by: Freddy on September 16, 2015, 22:46:04 PM
Yes I'd seen this somewhere, good point, it might have been one of your videos. I think I first got concerned when I saw it on QI and there was a news story the other day. Tesco recycle the plastic bags, but there's a lot of plastic in the things I buy.
Title: Re: Enceladus
Post by: DaveMorton on September 17, 2015, 12:54:12 PM
Quote"This proves that there must be a global layer of liquid separating the surface from the core."

Um... No. There isn't enough data yet to constitute 'proof'. Strong evidence? Certainly; but not proof. At least not to me. but I'm not an astrophysicist, so what do I know? ;)
Title: Re: Enceladus
Post by: DD1975 on September 17, 2015, 18:17:36 PM
For the plastics one you will find this a good read: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29631332 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-29631332)