Signs Of Life Found On Venus As Phosphine Gas Found On Atmosphere
SIGNS OF LIFE ON VENUS – Scientist from the United Kingdom reported signs of life being found on the atmosphere of Venus.
According to the scientists, traces of phosphine was found on the atmosphere of the planet. This could potentially be coming from microbes, an indication that the planet supports microbial life.
Phosphines on Earth are colorless gas that is naturally produced by certain microorganisms when there’s a lack of oxygen. Furthermore, it could be released from the breakdown of organic matter.
Venus is the second-closest planet to the Sun. As such, its surface temperatures have reached around 867 degrees Fahrenheit or around 464 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the planet’s pressure has been found to be 92 times that of our planet.
But, if we look at its atmosphere around 33-38 miles (53-62 kilometers) above the surface, it’s a different story. Here, temperatures only reach around 120 degrees Fahrenheit or 50 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the pressure is equal to Earth’s at sea level.
Still, scientists emphasized that microorganisms are only one of the possible sources of phosphine gas. Because of this, scientists from Wales’ Cardiff University said further investigations are needed.
According to an article from the Daily Mail, the scientists stated:
If no known chemical process can explain phosphine within the upper atmosphere of Venus, then it must be produced by a process not previously considered plausible for Venusian conditions
Even if confirmed, we emphasize that the detection of phosphine is not robust evidence for life, only for anomalous and unexplained chemistry
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