The Oxford University article, published on October 31, 2017, explores the intriguing possibility that alien life might be more prevalent in the universe than previously thought. Researchers suggest that conditions conducive to life could exist on various celestial bodies within our solar system, such as Europa and Enceladus, where subsurface oceans might provide the necessary environment. Additionally, exoplanets located within habitable zones around distant stars could potentially support life. The study challenges traditional notions of habitable zones and expands our understanding of where extraterrestrial life could exist. Scientists emphasize the importance of exploring these possibilities through missions to these intriguing locations to potentially discover evidence of alien life.
Full article: https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2017-10-31-aliens-may-be-more-us-we-think