Scientists stunned the world last year by claiming to have discovered traces of phosphine in the Venusian clouds. New research suggests this gas--which, excitingly, is produced by microbes--was not actually responsible for the signal they detected. Instead, it was likely sulfur dioxide, a not-so-thrilling chemical.
Intriguing 'Life' Signal on Venus Was Plain Old Sulphur Dioxide, New Research Suggests
Gizmodo - 29 Jan 2021 00:14
Scientists stunned the world last year by claiming to have discovered traces of phosphine in the Venusian clouds. New research suggests this gas--which, excitingly, is produced by microbes--was not actually responsible for the signal they detected. Instead, it was likely sulfur dioxide, a not-so-thrilling chemical.
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