Surprise! Oxygen detected on Venus in huge quantities on this hellish planet
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In a surprising twist, German astronomers have uncovered the presence of oxygen in Venus's atmosphere, challenging the conventional understanding of the planet's composition. The revelation, which spans both the day and night sides of Venus, could hold key insights into the stark differences between Earth and its so-called "Second self." Despite Venus being Earth's closest neighbour and sharing a strikingly similar size, with a radius of 6,052 km compared to Earth's 6,371 km, the two planets have notably distinct atmospheres. While that of the Earth has encouraged life to flower, that on Venus is exactly the opposite and can well be described as 'hellish'. In fact, Venus is known as the 'evil twin' of Earth.While Earth boasts a life-sustaining blend of oxygen and nitrogen, Venus ...