An analysis of space dust collected from one of Saturn's small moons suggests it could be habitable. Photo: AP PHOTO

Scientists have uncovered new types of organics in icy geysers spouting from Saturn's moon Enceladus, bolstering the likelihood that the ocean world may harbour conditions suitable for life.

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Their findings reported on Wednesday are based on observations made by NASA's Cassini spacecraft in 2008 during a close and fast flyby of Enceladus.

The small moon, one of 274 orbiting Saturn, has long been considered a prime candidate in the search for life beyond earth because

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