Study suggests Venus likely never had oceans, making it inhospitable and altering exoplanet research focus.

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have concluded that Venus likely never had oceans, based on the low water content in its atmosphere and volcanic gases. This suggests the planet has always been dry and inhospitable, unlike Earth. The study, published in Nature Astronomy, indicates that exoplanets similar to Venus are unlikely to support life, focusing future searches on Earth-like planets.

December 02, 2024
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