This Moon May Have the Ingredients for Life

Season 51 Episode 12

About the Episode

Europa is such a strong candidate for life that NASA launched a mission to explore the moon.

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The discovery of worlds beyond our solar system

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5 things to know about the Eiffel Tower

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Why is the Eiffel Tower Shaped Like That?

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