Orpington Astronomical Society

Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Rick on Jul 28, 2008, 13:14:12

Title: Life from Venus blown to Earth?
Post by: Rick on Jul 28, 2008, 13:14:12
Life on Venus could be blown to Earth by powerful winds, scientists claim.

Previous research has considered the possibility of micro organisms existing in Venus's atmosphere despite extreme temperatures on its surface.

But two scientists at the Cardiff Centre for Astrobiology say microbes from Venus could actually be blown into the Earth's atmosphere by solar winds.

More: http://forum.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/index.php?action=post;board=8.0