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Mystery on Venus: 'Super-Hurricane' Force Winds Inexplicably Get Stronger
By Mike Wall published
The howling winds of Venus have gotten even faster lately, and scientists aren't sure why.
Hellish Venus Dried Out Because It's Closer to Sun
By Elizabeth Howell published
Hellish Venus Dried Out Because It's Closer to Sun
Ever-Changing Venus Superstorm Sparks Interest
By Nola Taylor Redd published
Scientists are unsure why Venus' vortex evolves as it does.
Venus Can Have 'Comet-Like' Atmosphere
By Miriam Kramer published
The sun governs how an outer layer of Venus's atmosphere behaves.
Atmosphere of Venus Has Strange Magnetic 'Ropes'
By Elizabeth Howell published
Scientists have discovered strange magnetic ropes hundreds of miles long above the poles of Venus.
See Venus Bid Crescent Moon Farewell Early Thursday
By Joe Rao, Astronomer published
Venus and the moon will shine close together before dawn on Jan. 10.
Troubled Japanese Venus Probe Set for 2015 Comeback
By Mike Wall published
The Akatsuki spacecraft may be able to bounce back from a 2010 orbit-insertion failure.
Venus and the Moon to Put On Early Morning Sky Show Tuesday
By Joe Rao, Astronomer published
A waning crescent moon will glow alongside the brightest of all the planets.
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