If there is phosphine on Venus, there isn"t much
In the absence of direct observations of extraterrestrial life, scientists often focus on searching for biosignatures, chemical by-products of life, that can be detected with remote sensing. Although Mars has received the most attention in this regar.....»»
NASA rocket to measure Earth"s life-supporting secret: A weak electric field
Why does Earth support life, while Venus and Mars—and for all we know, any other planet in the universe—do not?.....»»
Venus and Jupiter to get hearts racing with celestial "kiss"
Early risers are in for a celestial treat this weekend when four planets in our solar system align in the sky, culminating in a "romantic" display between Venus and Jupiter......»»
Why Venus rotates, slowly, despite sun"s powerful grip: Planet"s atmosphere explains the gravity of the situation
If not for the soupy, fast-moving atmosphere on Venus, Earth's sister planet would likely not rotate. Instead, Venus would be locked in place, always facing the sun the way the same side of the moon always faces Earth......»»
NASA simulator helps to shed light on mysteries of solar system
Even in our cosmic backyard, the solar system, many questions remain open. On Venus there are formations similar to volcanoes, but it is not known if they are active. The surface of Mars suggests that there was once a vast ocean, but how it disappear.....»»
Russia"s War in Ukraine Threatens Joint Missions to Mars, Venus and the Moon
Interplanetary voyages are among several space science collaborations delayed or doomed by the ongoing conflict -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
The ultimate case for living on Venus
The human obsession with space travel long predates our frantic search for an escape hatch from a wounded Earth. That's probably why we still consider deadly hellscapes like Mars colonizable and why the space cowboys of today are setting their dollar.....»»
Artificial Neuron Snaps a Venus Flytrap Shut
Researchers say that such bio-integrated systems could be the future of prosthetics -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
NASA considers bird-like drones to explore Venus’s atmosphere
NASA has announced some of the out-there futuristic mission concepts it plans to study, including a stunning plan to explore Venus using stingray-like drones......»»
Exploring the secret of Venus that may be hidden in the heat of the night
Despite being close to Earth and having nearly the same size, Venus is another world. Underneath its thick mantle of acid sulfuric clouds, at the surface 460 degrees Celsius are the rule. This temperature is kept by the greenhouse effect of a virtual.....»»
NASA"s Parker Solar Probe Captures First Visible Light Images of Venus" Surface
dargaud writes: NASA's Parker Solar Probe has captured its first images of Venus' surface in visible light. The images show distinctive areas on the planetary surface, including continental regions, plains and plateaus. The images were taken on the n.....»»
Plants under anesthesia reveal surprising parallels with humans
The carnivorous Venus flytrap can be anesthetized with ether. Some surprising parallels to anesthesia in humans emerge......»»
Scientists reveal how Venus fly traps snaps shut
Scientists at Scripps Research have revealed the three-dimensional structure of Flycatcher1, an aptly named protein channel that may enable Venus fly trap plants to snap shut in response to prey. The structure of Flycatcher1, published February 14 in.....»»
Parker solar probe captures its first images of Venus" surface in visible light
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has taken its first visible light images of the surface of Venus from space......»»
Battle of the super yachts: Jeff Bezos" Y721 versus Steve Jobs" "Venus"
The spotlight is on Jeff Bezos' $500 million super yacht because it'll require the disassembly of a historic bridge. Here's how the Amazon founder's vessel compares to the yacht built for Steve Jobs.The Jeff Bezos superyacht Y721, minus masts. Credit.....»»
NASA’s skywatching tips for February include a view of the Orion Nebula
February's skywatching treats include a chance to catch Jupiter before it disappears for a few months, and a view of a bright Venus and the Orion Nebula......»»
NASA"s Retiring Top Scientist Says We Can Terraform Mars, and Maybe Venus Too
"Since joining NASA in 1980, Jim Green has seen it all," writes the New York Times. He has helped the space agency understand Earth's magnetic field, explore the outer solar system and search for life on Mars. As the new year arrived on Saturday, he.....»»
Cosmic history can explain the properties of Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
Astronomers have managed to link the properties of the inner planets of our solar system with our cosmic history: with the emergence of ring structures in the swirling disk of gas and dust in which these planets were formed. The rings are associated.....»»
Floating "aerobats" could be the best way to explore the cloud tops of Venus
According to multiple lines of evidence, Venus was once a much different planet than it is today. But roughly 500 million years ago, a massive resurfacing event triggered a runaway greenhouse effect that led to the poisonous and hellish environment w.....»»
Venus will soon appear to sink and disappear right before our eyes
Are you trying to get into a morning routine for the new year? Venus is, too. The planet will undergo a transformation that only happens once every 584 days......»»
Could acid-neutralizing life-forms make habitable pockets in Venus" clouds?
It's hard to imagine a more inhospitable world than our closest planetary neighbor. With an atmosphere thick with carbon dioxide, and a surface hot enough to melt lead, Venus is a scorched and suffocating wasteland where life as we know it could not.....»»