Is There Life on Venus? How Phosphine Gas Might Provide a Clue

Planetarium educator Talia Sepersky delves into the mystery behind one of the most intriguing theories about life in the universe. Venus is a planet commonly known for its inhospitable conditions. However, with the recent detection of phosphine in its atmosphere, some scientists are revisiting the idea that Venus may have once been much more Earth-like and capable of supporting life. Explore the back-and-forth debate surrounding the contested phosphine detection and what it means for the search for extraterrestrial life. Could we find life in the universe in the place where we least expect it?