Study Suggests Saturn's Moon Titan May Harbor Life

New research indicates a methane-rich crust on Titan could insulate its interior, raising the possibility of life beneath its icy surface.

Researchers from the University of Hawai’i have found that Titan's impact craters are unusually shallow, suggesting unique geological processes at work.
The study proposes that a crust of methane clathrate, a solid compound trapping methane gas, could be insulating Titan’s interior, potentially warming it.
This methane-rich crust is estimated to be between five to ten kilometers thick, which could explain Titan's methane-rich atmosphere.
Scientists believe the warm interior and methane processes on Titan might increase the chances of life, as biomarkers could be transported to the surface.
Future missions, such as NASA's Dragonfly, could further explore Titan's surface and search for signs of life thanks to these new insights.