Hugh O'NeillSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Hugh O'Neill Ancient Earth had a thick, toxic atmosphere like Venus — until it cooled off and became liveable By Antony Burnham, Hugh O'Neill published 20 December 20 Earth is the only planet we know contains life. Is our planet special? Venus Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1Tiangong astronauts experiment with AI robot and more to kick off busy year for Chinese human spaceflight (video)2Watch Rocket Lab launch radar imaging satellite to orbit tonight3James Webb Space Telescope investigates the origins of 'failed stars' in the Flame Nebula4'Their loss diminishes us all': Scientists emphasize how Trump's mass NOAA layoffs endanger the world5How an astronomer accidentally found a star stuck in a cosmic waltz
Ancient Earth had a thick, toxic atmosphere like Venus — until it cooled off and became liveable By Antony Burnham, Hugh O'Neill published 20 December 20 Earth is the only planet we know contains life. Is our planet special?