Key Driver of Extreme Winds on Venus Identified
A new study suggests that a once-daily atmospheric tidal cycle may be a bigger driver of rapid Venusian winds than previously thought.
These 5 Venus missions could launch in the next decade to study Earth’s ‘evil twin’
Several new missions to Venus are expected in the late 2020s and early 2030s, but some of them depend on funding that may not materialize.
Mysterious crown-like features on Venus may finally have an explanation
Scientists have proposed a new explanation for Venus' giant, crown-shaped geological features, known as coronae.
Venus quiz: How much do you know about this hottie?
This quiz will test your knowledge of Venus' wild weather, strange geology, and mythological roots.
2 Earth weather satellites accidentally spy on Venus
Japan's Himawari-8 and Himawari-9 satellites, designed to study weather here on Earth, have also been quietly collecting valuable data on Venus for nearly a decade, scientists recently discovered.
2 Earth weather satellites accidentally spy on Venus
Japan's Himawari-8 and Himawari-9 satellites, designed to study weather here on Earth, have also been quietly collecting valuable data on Venus for nearly a decade, scientists recently discovered.
Curious circles on Venus suggest its surface is still changing
A new study reveals fresh signs of geological activity on Venus — clues that the planet's mysterious surface is still changing today.
Venus’ crust is surprisingly thin. Could this explain why it’s so geologically active?
A fresh look at Venus' geology suggests that the Venus' crust may be far thinner than once believed.
Scientists may have just found the driving force behind Venus’ volcanos
Convection processes beneath Venus' scorched surface may help explain the planet's many volcanoes, a new study reports.
The 1st private mission to Venus comes together ahead of possible 2026 launch (photos)
The first private spacecraft mission to Venus, Rocket Lab's Photon Spacecraft, will take on the planet's hellish conditions with the aid of a novel woven heat shield called "HEEET."