New research from the University of Cambridge challenges the idea that Venus was ever habitable, suggesting its hellish conditions have always existed. The study analyzed the Venusian atmosphere’s chemical composition, revealing a lack of evidence for past oceans. This has significant implications for the search for habitable exoplanets.
The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night, but the coldest temperatures arrive about a month later. This fascinating phenomenon, known as seasonal lag, is due to the Earth’s tilt, its ability to retain heat, and the influence of large bodies of water. Learn why the coldest time of year isn’t the darkest.
The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night, but the coldest temperatures arrive about a month later. This fascinating phenomenon, known as seasonal lag, is due to the Earth’s tilt, its ability to retain heat, and the influence of large bodies of water. Learn why the coldest time of year isn’t the darkest.
A dramatic and rapid cooling event in the equatorial Atlantic Ocean this summer has left scientists puzzled. The cold patch, which reached record lows in July, is now warming back to normal, but its cause remains elusive. While the cooling event was initially predicted to evolve into an Atlantic Niña, a climate pattern with significant regional impacts, it ultimately did not meet the criteria. Researchers are investigating various potential causes, including wind patterns, ocean currents, and atmospheric heat fluxes, but no definitive explanation has emerged yet. The event’s potential impact on surrounding continents remains to be seen, highlighting the complexities and unpredictable nature of Earth’s climate.
