On today’s episode, we will discuss the recent discovery of signs of life on the Planet Venus, talk about why it is surprising, and think about whether searching for alien life is important.

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Vocabulary List

Phosphine (n) - a gas, a mixture of hydrogen and phosphorus

Extraterrestrial (adj) - not from the planet earth

In those rocks may lie the best chance of finding extraterrestrial life

atmosphere (n) - mixture of gases around a planet

These factories are releasing toxic gases into the atmosphere

Astrobiologist (n) - a scientist studying the possibility of life in other parts of the universe

Astrobiologists believe there may be life on Saturn’s moon Titan

inhospitable (adj) - an area not suitable to live in

Nothing can live in this inhospitable environment

Scorching (adj) - very hot

it was a scorching summer day

habitability (n) - potential for life to live on a planet

They are using this telescope to determine that planets habitability

To flourish (v) - grow or develop healthily

Parts of the city continue to flourish

Desolate (adj) - empty and not attractive, with no people or nothing pleasant in it

The house stood in a bleak and desolate landscape

Comprehension Questions

Q. What gas has been discovered in the atmosphere of Venus?

A. Phosphine

Q. How hot can the surface of Venus be?

A. Up to 470 degree Celsius

Q. What country’s spacecraft is currently orbiting Venus?

A. Japan

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