Research is being conducted on the icy moons of the solar system to determine if they could support life. Some studies suggest that these moons, including those orbiting Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus, may have hidden oceans that could be boiling beneath the surface, potentially creating conditions for life. The possibility of life on these moons is being explored through various methods and missions, with some countries and organizations, such as china, expressing interest in investigating specific moons like Enceladus.