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"The Enigmatic Allure of Venusian Penguins for Stargazers"

Astrophysicist Chris Lintott discusses the mysteries of the universe in his book "Our Accidental Universe," pondering the potential for life beyond Earth and the unexpected discoveries in space exploration. He explores the possibility of life on icy moons and the upcoming Square Kilometre Array, a powerful radio telescope. Lintott's anecdotes and musings on the universe, including the enigmatic presence of phosphine in Venus's clouds, offer a captivating and thought-provoking journey through space and the search for extraterrestrial life.

via Yahoo Life|

#astrophysics #chris-lintott #phosphine

science2 years ago•1 min saved

"Phosphine in Venus' Atmosphere: Strong Evidence of Alien Life?"

Scientists have detected phosphine gas at a deeper level in the atmosphere of Venus, reigniting the debate about the possibility of life on the planet. The presence of phosphine, a molecule associated with biological activity on Earth, was initially detected in the clouds of Venus in 2020 but could not be replicated by later research. The new findings, presented by Jane Greaves and her team at the National Astronomy Meeting, suggest a remote possibility of some form of life existing in the clouds of Venus, although other processes that could produce phosphine are not yet fully understood.

via Mint|

#astrobiology #clouds #phosphine

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"Potential Life on Venus: Phosphine Discovery Raises Excitement"

Scientists have discovered new evidence of phosphine in the clouds of Venus, indicating the possibility of biological activity on the planet. Led by Professor Jane Greaves, the team from the University of Cardiff presented their findings at the National Astronomy Meeting 2023, highlighting the robustness of their data collection and the ability to track changes in phosphine over time. This unexpected discovery has sparked excitement and debate within the scientific community.

via Interesting Engineering|

#astrobiology #astronomy #phosphine

space2 years ago•3 min saved

"Deeper Discovery: Phosphine Found in Venus's Atmosphere Raises Life Possibility"

Scientists have discovered phosphine deeper in the atmosphere of Venus than previously detected, reigniting the debate about the possibility of life on the planet. Phosphine is a potential biosignature, as it is primarily generated by microorganisms in low-oxygen environments on Earth. While the presence of phosphine on Venus doesn't guarantee the existence of life, it raises intriguing questions. Further investigations and upcoming missions, such as NASA's VERITAS and DAVINCI, will provide more insights into the nature of Venus and its potential for hosting life.

via Space.com|

#astrobiology #atmosphere #phosphine

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"Deeper Discovery: Phosphine Found in Venus's Atmosphere Raises Questions about Life"

Astronomers have detected further evidence of phosphine, a molecule associated with biological activity, in the atmosphere of Venus. The team, led by Professor Jane Greaves from the University of Cardiff, collected data using the James Clark Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) in Hawaii, revealing the presence of phosphine both high in the Venusian atmosphere and on top of its clouds. This suggests that the phosphine comes from either the clouds or below them, raising the possibility of the presence of living organisms. While there is no direct evidence of life on Venus, the team believes that some of the data strengthens this unlikely scenario. Further investigations and upcoming missions to Venus are expected to shed more light on this mysterious molecule and the potential for life on the planet.

via IFLScience|

#astrobiology #atmosphere #biosignature

science2 years ago•1 min saved

Possible signs of life found on Venus.

New research has found that the clouds above Venus could potentially support life forms due to the presence of the biosignature gas phosphine. Although the chances of life on the planet's surface are slim due to its extreme conditions, the study suggests that life forms could use sulphuric acid in the same way that Earth's life forms use water. The aerial biosphere on Venus is much smaller than Earth's, but could still leave a detectable mark on the atmosphere.

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#astrobiology #clouds #life-forms