Earth’s evil twin: Why Venus was likely never habitable, despite alien life theories
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New research suggests Venus was never habitable, contrary to previous speculation. A University of Cambridge study analyzed the planet's atmospheric chemistry, revealing its interior is too dry to have supported surface oceans. Volcanic gases on Venus contain a maximum of 6% water, compared to Earth's water-rich eruptions. This finding impacts the search for habitable exoplanets, suggesting scientists focus on more Earth-like worlds. NASA's DAVINCI and ESA's EnVision missions, launching around 2030, will provide further data to support these findings.
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