Mystery of Venus' Leaking Carbon and Oxygen

The BepiColombo spacecraft has detected carbon and oxygen leaking from Venus, adding to previous findings on the loss of hydrogen and potentially providing clues to the planet's transformation from a temperate world to a scorching, acidic environment. The discovery, made during flybys of Venus, suggests that the planet's atmosphere has evolved and lost its water over time. With limited in-situ information about Venus, upcoming missions aim to study its escape mechanisms, volcanic activity, and potential for life, shedding light on its historical evolution.