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Mysterious crown-like features on Venus may finally have an explanation
By Victoria Corless published
Scientists have proposed a new explanation for Venus' giant, crown-shaped geological features, known as coronae.

Venus quiz: How much do you know about this hottie?
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
This quiz will test your knowledge of Venus' wild weather, strange geology, and mythological roots.

2 Earth weather satellites accidentally spy on Venus
By Victoria Corless published
Japan's Himawari-8 and Himawari-9 satellites, designed to study weather here on Earth, have also been quietly collecting valuable data on Venus for nearly a decade, scientists recently discovered.

Curious circles on Venus suggest its surface is still changing
By Victoria Corless published
A new study reveals fresh signs of geological activity on Venus — clues that the planet's mysterious surface is still changing today.

Venus' crust is surprisingly thin. Could this explain why it's so geologically active?
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
A fresh look at Venus' geology suggests that the Venus' crust may be far thinner than once believed.

Scientists may have just found the driving force behind Venus' volcanos
By Samantha Mathewson published
Convection processes beneath Venus' scorched surface may help explain the planet's many volcanoes, a new study reports.

The 1st private mission to Venus comes together ahead of possible 2026 launch (photos)
By Leonard David published
The first private spacecraft mission to Venus, Rocket Lab's Photon Spacecraft, will take on the planet's hellish conditions with the aid of a novel woven heat shield called "HEEET."

Exploring Venus may require exotic tech like balloons and 'aerobots'
By Leonard David published
Scientists are proposing ways to explore Venus in the next decade and beyond by way of a host of advanced technologies, from balloons to long-lived landers.
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