Exploring Venus could redefine search for life in universe
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024
Though Venus is a harsh environment with extreme temperatures and toxic clouds, it provides crucial data on the conditions that might limit life on other planets, according to a recent study. ... more
BepiColombo mission detects escaping gases in Venus's magnetosphere
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 12, 2024
The ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission has provided new insights into the atmospheric dynamics of Venus, showing how carbon and oxygen escape from the upper atmosphere. During its journey, the spacecraft ... more
Venus' Clouds Could Harbor Life: MIT Study Finds Amino Acids Stable in Sulfuric Acid
Boston MA (SPX) Mar 21, 2024
If there is life in the solar system beyond Earth, it might be found in the clouds of Venus. In contrast to the planet's blisteringly inhospitable surface, Venus' cloud layer, which extends from 30 ... more