‘Venus’ mysterious gases spark debate over potential signs of life’

‘Venus’ mysterious gases spark debate over potential signs of life’

Recent studies have reignited the debate over potential signs of life on Venus, focusing on the detection of gases such as phosphine and ammonia in its atmosphere. These gases are intriguing because, on Earth, they are often associated with biological processes, a CNN report said.In 2020, a team of scientists announced the discovery of phosphine … Read more

Life on Venus? Detection of phosphine gas in planet’s upper atmosphere leaves astronomers puzzled

Life on Venus? Detection of phosphine gas in planet’s upper atmosphere leaves astronomers puzzled

NEW DELHI: In an unexpected finding, astronomers have detected the presence of phosphine, a toxic gas associated with anaerobic life on Earth, in the clouds of Venus. The discovery, published in the journal Nature Astronomy, has sparked a heated debate among scientists about the possibility of life existing in the harsh environment of Earth’s sister … Read more