Scientists detect traces of phosphine and ammonia in the planet’s clouds – and say they could be coming from microbes.Researchers have confirmed traces of ammonia and phosphine in the planet’s clouds – two potential ‘biomarkers’ that are indicative of life.
On Earth, both compounds are produced during the decay of organic matter, such as plants and animals. Because there are currently no other known natural processes for its production on Venus, it could be being produced by something scientists aren’t aware of.
