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Where is there water in the solar system?

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issue 31 October 2020

The Moon under water

Nasa scientists using spectrometers claim to have found good evidence of water on the surface of the Moon. Where else in the solar system could you potentially go for a dip?

— Signs of hidden oceans have been detected on Jupiter’s moons Ganymede, Europa and Callisto and on Saturn’s moons Titan and Enceladus. The latter is also believed to have icy geysers. Water is also believed to exist in craters on Mercury. — There are signs of ample water having been on Mars in the past, although most is believed to have been stripped away along with its atmosphere. The planet may, however, still have water beneath its surface and locked in ice caps at its poles.

Free school meals

How many children qualify for free school meals? In January, 15.4% of all pupils were eligible, the highest level since 2014, reversing a downwards trend. The rates:

Primary schools | 15.

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