Ice In Space Is a Lot Stranger Than We Thought (and Is Quite Important!)
Revisiting Cosmic Ice: Discovering Hidden Crystals in the Universe's Most Common Water Form
Scientists have overturned the long-held view that ice in space is perfectly disordered. Discover how this newly confirmed hybrid crystalline structure redefines planetary science, challenges theories of life's origins, and offers surprising opportunities for modern technology.
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- Scientists confirmed that Low Density Amorphous (LDA) ice, the universe's most abundant water form, contains embedded microcrystals ranging from 20% to 65% of its structure.
- This finding refines our models for planetary formation and complicates the Panspermia hypothesis by reducing available space for molecular transport.
- The research suggests potential technological breakthroughs in optimizing data transfer through existing glass fibers and improving resolution in cryogenic microscopy.
- The segment also reviews prior work on Medium Density Amorphous (MDA) ice, linking its heat release properties to potential ice quakes on moons like Europa.
This video details groundbreaking research by Michael B Davies and team that used simulations and physical experiments to characterize space ice. Understanding this fundamental substance is critical because it influences cosmic evolution and the search for environments capable of sustaining life elsewhere.
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Top Comments (10)
It’s water that’s…. LOST IN SPACE
Hey Anton hope you're having an awesome day bro. Much love to you and the rest of the ppl
You could do a whole video on different phases of ice.
ice is just soo good the universe keeps making sequels
Wonderful as always Anton. Thank you. 🙂👍
The more that is understood about water, the more apparent it becomes that there is no true analogue of it in natural chemistry. I think the assumption that water as a universal requirement for life might be more correct than some think.
Very cool one Anton!
Thank you, Anton, for bringing us the latest in science. 😊
Your as cold as ice! Sub Zero wins thanks Anton!
It looks so beautiful, cool ice!
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Top Comments (10)
It’s water that’s…. LOST IN SPACE
Hey Anton hope you're having an awesome day bro. Much love to you and the rest of the ppl
You could do a whole video on different phases of ice.
ice is just soo good the universe keeps making sequels
Wonderful as always Anton. Thank you. 🙂👍
The more that is understood about water, the more apparent it becomes that there is no true analogue of it in natural chemistry. I think the assumption that water as a universal requirement for life might be more correct than some think.
Very cool one Anton!
Thank you, Anton, for bringing us the latest in science. 😊
Your as cold as ice! Sub Zero wins thanks Anton!
It looks so beautiful, cool ice!