Scientists have observed something unexpected in Venus' atmosphere — an increase in the level of deuterium relative to hydrogen. Okay, sure, that doesn't sound like the most exciting statement.

Four years ago, the unexpected discovery in the clouds of Venus of a gas that on Earth signifies life — phosphine — faced controversy, earning rebukes in subsequent observations that failed to match ...

The study of Venus’ atmosphere and climate encompasses a broad spectrum of research, from the detection of trace chemical species and the characterisation of cloud dynamics to investigations of the ...

New findings suggest that diurnal tides, driven by solar heat, are a major contributor to the extreme speeds of Venus's winds ...

A NASA probe heading for the Sun flew by Venus and picked up a natural radio signal, which happens to be the first measurement of the planet's atmosphere in nearly 30 years. The mission of NASA's ...

But Venus' skies still remain a possible abode for alien microbes. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. New experiments may have ...

A new study finally uncovers what powers Venus's super-fast winds. Scientists found that a daily thermal tide—created by the ...

Scientists still aren't sure how Venus' environment become so out-of-control and inhospitable. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Venus and its massive atmosphere present an incredibly challenging environment for any in situ probe mission. The planet’s surface temperature is approximately 860 degrees Fahrenheit (460 degrees ...

Venus, Earth's hostile twin, is growing more unpredictable for upcoming space missions. Extreme heat, crushing pressure, and corrosive clouds already ...

Venus Express has studied the true extent of Venus’s restless atmosphere. This includes the planet’s glow, its highly variable south polar vortex and the dynamic upper atmosphere, different from what ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover aerospace, astronomy & hosted The Cosmic Controversy Podcast. Dreams of life in Venus’ atmosphere seem to have been ...