It’s Probably Not Aliens on Venus… But It Could Be | SciShow News

It’s Probably Not Aliens on Venus… But It Could Be | SciShow News

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Physics, Science, Other, Geography, Biology, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

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In 2020, researchers discovered phosphine gas in Venus's atmosphere, sparking discussions about potential life. Phosphine, a possible biosignature, was detected using advanced telescopes. While abiotic processes like lightning and volcanoes are considered, they are too slow to account for the observed levels. Hypothetical life forms might exist in Venus's temperate cloud zones, but face challenges from extreme acidity. Future missions, like Bepi Colombo, aim to confirm these findings and explore Venus further.

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