Did Humans Live On Venus Before Earth?
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The account discusses the scientific exploration of Venus, focusing on a study from September 2020 that found traces of phosphine in the planet's clouds. This discovery raised questions about the possibility of life on Venus, which is known for its extreme conditions. The account details past missions to Venus, including Soviet probes and NASA's efforts, which revealed that Venus may have once had oceans. It also mentions a study from 2019 suggesting that Venus could have supported life if certain events had not occurred. The impact of these findings is a shift in how scientists view Venus in the search for extraterrestrial life, although the likelihood of human-like life evolving there remains very low.
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The video discusses the discovery of phosphine in the clouds of Venus, which has reignited debates about the possibility of life on the planet. It also explores historical studies and simulations suggesting that Venus may have once been more Earth-like, although the likelihood of human origins from Venus is deemed extremely low.
The discovery of phosphine in Venus's atmosphere has sparked new debates about the potential for life on the planet.
scientists from Cardiff University
“the team behind the phosphine discovery haven't even begun to claim that their work should stand as proof that life exists on Venus”
NASA's Goddard Institute
“if history had played out differently then Venus might well have... maintained safe suitable temperatures for life to exist”
Managed by: JAXA
study Venus
Managed by: European Space Agency
study Venus and climate change
Managed by: NASA
land on Venus