Maybe There's No Phosphine on Venus | SciShow News

The video discusses the discovery of phosphine gas in Venus's atmosphere, initially thought to indicate life. However, new research suggests this may be a misinterpretation due to spectroscopy challenges. The video also explores the TOI 178 planetary system, where planets exhibit a complex resonance pattern, aiding in mass calculation and offering insights into planetary formation.

What is the significance of detecting phosphine gas in Venus's atmosphere?

• It suggests the possibility of life.

• It indicates the presence of water.

• It proves the existence of oxygen.

• It confirms the presence of sulfur dioxide.

What method did the original researchers use to detect phosphine on Venus?

• Using a telescope to observe Venus's surface

• Spectroscopy

• Sending a spacecraft to Venus

• Direct sampling of Venus's atmosphere

What issue did the new research team identify with the original phosphine detection?

• Interference from Earth's atmosphere

• The presence of water vapor

• Spectral line dilution due to telescope configuration

• Incorrect frequency measurement

Where do the new researchers suggest the phosphine signal might actually be coming from?

• Venus's surface

• Venus's mesosphere

• Venus's core

• Venus's cloud layer

What is a mean motion resonance?

• A pattern of synchronized orbits

• A way to measure a planet's temperature

• A type of planetary atmosphere

• A method to detect phosphine

How does mean motion resonance help astronomers?

• By measuring the distance to stars

• By calculating planetary masses

• By determining the color of planets

• By identifying the presence of water

What is unusual about the arrangement of planets around TOI 178?

• They all have the same mass.

• They orbit in the same direction.

• They are randomly arranged with different types.

• They are all gas giants.