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Spot Venus near the Pleiades in the predawn sky on Thursday
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Look up! Venus will pass the Pleiades in the predawn sky on Thursday. The encounter will be visible with a pair of binoculars.
Missing microbial poop in Venus' clouds suggests the planet has no life
By Tereza Pultarova published
The odd chemical composition of Venusian clouds cannot be explained by extraterrestrial life, as the atmosphere bears no signs of alien pooping and eating, a new study found.
A Venus-bound mission from NASA will carry a tiny sensor built by students to the planet's hellish surface
By Samantha Mathewson published
NASA's DAVINCI mission to Venus will carry a dime-sized, student-built sensor to study the planet's near-surface environment.
Venus crossed the sun's face 10 years ago. Most people alive will never see the sight again.
By Tom Kerss last updated
On the 10th anniversary of the last transit of Venus, find out what makes these events so special and what else to look out for during the long wait for the next one.
Venus-like worlds are surprisingly common in 'habitable' zones
By Paul Sutter published
The current definition of habitable zone only examines the amount of sunlight reaching a planet. It may be time to question that definition.
Why is a day on Venus longer than a year? The atmosphere may be to blame.
By Scott Dutfield published
Venus' dense and stormy atmosphere is the cause why a day on the scorching planet is longer than a year, a new study suggests.
New wave of missions to reignite Venus exploration
By Leonard David published
Multiple research teams are developing missions designed to address Venus' potential as an abode for life.
China may have its sights set on a mission to Venus
By Andrew Jones published
China is considering adding a mission to Venus to its plans for planetary exploration, according to a senior Chinese space official.
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