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Saturn's moon Titan 'ideal for sand castles thanks to static electricity'

Saturn's moon Titan has land surfaces covered with "electric sand", scientists believe.

Saturn's moon Titan 'ideal for sand castles thanks to static electricity'

Mon, 27 Mar, 2017 - 18:58

Saturn's moon Titan has land surfaces covered with "electric sand", scientists believe.

Static electricity is thought to cause the particles to cling together in much the same way as hair sticks to a rubbed balloon.

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