Northwestern University Cahn Auditorium Evanston, IL Overview Astronomers are searching exoplanet atmospheres and Venus’s clouds for signs of life. Professor Sara Seager shares the latest discoveries! Each year, Northwestern University’s […]
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Study: Peptides Can Form Well-defined Structures In Harsh, Venus-like Conditions
[MIT] When exploring solar system bodies for signs of past or present life, scientists have mainly focused on planets that have (or had) a liquid surface similar to Earth’s. However, […]
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Study: Life’s Building Blocks Are Surprisingly Stable In Venus-like Conditions
If there is life in the solar system beyond Earth, it might be found in the clouds of Venus. In contrast to the planet’s blisteringly inhospitable surface, Venus’ cloud layer, […]