Some lucky stargazers could have a double feature of the planet Venus this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, the Earth will have an inferior conjunction (closest approach) with Venus, the sixth ...

They like to refer to Venus as Earth's twin. Martha Gilmore is a proud Venusian and a professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Wesleyan University. She says that in the past, our planet ...

By examining Venus’ volcanic activity and atmospheric chemistry, the researchers determined that the planet was shaped by a relentless desiccation process that began early in its formation.

Venus, the second planet from our Sun, vividly demonstrates why the greenhouse effect makes life impossible. With an average surface temperature of roughly 1000º F (500º C) under a toxic ...

If true, it gives us new insight into the evolution of the planet." An artist's impression of Venus An artist's impression of Venus 3quarks/iStock / Getty Images Plus On Earth, convection occurs ...

It’s no wonder Venus is considered a personal planet in astrology, as it can deeply influence our romantic inclinations and even serve as a muse of inspiration in our creative ventures and ...

But to see molten rock bleed out of a volcano on a different planet would be extraordinary. That is close to what scientists have spotted on Venus: two vast, sinuous lava flows oozing from two ...

Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system. This hostile world is covered in thousands of volcanoes and is encased in a dense layer of toxic clouds, swept along by constant hurricane-force winds.

When Venus shines, she looks like a heavenly visitor. Venus is the planet that can come closest to Earth and is most similar in size to our planet. In fact, Venus is often called our “sister ...

Scientists say they have found more evidence of gas molecules on Venus that could, among other things, point to the possibility of life on the planet. Venus, the closest planet to Earth ...

Jess Thomson is a Newsweek Science Reporter based in London UK. Her focus is reporting on science, technology and healthcare. She has covered weird animal behavior, space news and the impacts of ...