"I heard that carbon doesn't originate from earth, so where do the carbon from earth come from? Will life exist if there is no carbon on earth?"
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Organics Erupting from Enceladus
March 27, 2008 / Posted by: Daniella Scalice
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft “tasted” and sampled a surprising organic brew erupting in geyser-like fashion from Saturn’s moon Enceladus during a close flyby on March 12. Scientists are amazed that this tiny moon is so active, “hot,” and brimming with water vapor and organic chemicals.
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