Venus is a planet similar in structure and size to Earth, but with a thick atmosphere of toxic sulfuric acid clouds. These clouds completely shroud Venus, creating a greenhouse effect that heats the planet’s surface to a scorching 900 degrees Fahrenheit (475 degrees Celsius). These temperatures are hot enough to melt lead and too blisteringContinue reading “Building blocks of life could survive in Venus’ hostile atmosphere”

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