When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn commission. Venus. | Credit: Chris Vaughan/Starry Night Scientists have observed something unexpected in the atmosphere of Venus — an increase in the level of deuterium relative to hydrogen. OK, sure, that doesn’t sound like the most exciting statement. However, the… Read More »
When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn commission. Phosphine molecules seen around Venus, the second planet from the Sun. | Credit: NASA/Robert Lea New preliminary evidence for phosphine and ammonia in the Venusian atmosphere deepens the mystery behind what produces these gases. The puzzling origins of phosphine,… Read More »
Scientists may have identified a molecule that played a key role in dehydrating Venus and transforming that planet into the arid, hellish world we see today. Venus is often called “Earth’s twin” because both planets are approximately the same size and density; At the same time, both are rocky planets located in the inner region… Read More »
Photo of Saturn and its rings against the darkness of space. The search for life beyond Earth has led seekers to explore all kinds of potential habitats; not only on the growing list of Earth-like exoplanets, but also elsewhere in our own solar system. The first option that comes to my mind is probably AnthemIt… Read More »
New experiments may have solved one of Venus’ greatest mysteries. Astrochemists have discovered that iron-containing minerals have the potential to be the mysterious ultraviolet absorbing material in the clouds surrounding the second ultra-hot planet. Sun. When viewed in ultraviolet light Venus‘ clouds exhibit dark streaks where something is absorbing these high-energy wavelengths. Over the decades,… Read More »