Jupiter's Ocean Moons Raise One Another's Tides

September 08, 2020

Jupiter's Ocean Moons Raise One Another's Tides

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September 08, 2020

Dear Reader,

Gravitational interactions among Jupiter's ocean moons could provide insights about the depths of these lunar abysses. Up next, new findings suggest that mountainous landscapes may promote openness to new experiences among the people who live in them. The spirit of adventure seems to come with an embrace of solitude and isolation. And lastly, a timely look at the ways our health depends on our homes and work spaces.

Sunya Bhutta, Senior Editor, Audience Engagement
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