Saturn’s Moon Enceladus May Harbor Life. Study Finds Complex Organic Molecules

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October 6, 2025, 10:00 AM

• •Enceladus's ocean contains complex organic molecules, suggesting potential for life.
• •Fungi may have predated plants, shaping Earth's early environment.
• •Repeat COVID infections increase the risk of long COVID in children.
• •A flavor-based flu test is under development.

This week's science news covers exciting discoveries, including the potential for life on Saturn's moon Enceladus due to the presence of complex organic molecules. Fungi may have dominated Earth for hundreds of millions of years before plants, potentially shaping the planet's early environment. Research also indicates that repeat COVID infections may pose greater long-term health risks for children. Finally, a study suggests that a distinct flavor could be developed to diagnose the flu.

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