The research supports the argument that Venus’ tectonics are active today, he says. What’s more, the demonstrated ability of computer simulations to predict what spacecraft may observe will be a boon ...

Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech A new study reveals overlooked signs of geological activity on Venus — clues that the planet's ...

A new study suggests the planet’s iconic domes owe their strange shape to both thick lava and a flexible surface.

Venus, often called Earth’s evil twin, is home to some of the most peculiar geological features in the solar system. Among ...

Researchers studying archival radar data from NASA’s Magellan mission have uncovered compelling signs that tectonic activity could still be shaping the surface of Venus today. The findings, published ...

Sure, we have pictures of Mars, but what about photos of Venus’ surface? How much have we explored that planet? The answer: not much at all. While you can find dozens, if not hundreds ...

It’s not straightforward to study Venus’ surface because it has a dense atmosphere, including an unbroken cloud layer at a height of 45-65 km that is opaque to most wavelengths of radiation ...

An old viral image of the surface of the planet Venus was making the rounds on Reddit on Monday morning. While the image is no doubt a stunning vision of the hostile, crushing conditions on one of ...

What makes that fact so striking is how inhospitable a place Venus is now – crushing pressure, a toxic atmosphere and a surface temperature around 850 degrees Fahrenheit. So, what happened?

The planet is also shrouded in clouds of sulfuric acid. Because of its heat-trapping atmosphere, Venus has the hottest surface of any planet in the solar system. Related: The 10 most Earth-like ...

Out of 75 coronae examined, 52 showed signs of these underground forces still at work, hinting that tectonic activity may be more widespread on Venus than previously thought. A new study reveals ...