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New Research Explores Venus’ Violent Past


Venus, often called Earth's twin, remains one of the most mysterious planets in our Solar System. While it's similar in size to Earth, Venus spins incredibly slowly and backwards compared to other planets. It also lacks a moon, unlike Earth and Mars. Now, new research explores whether a massive asteroid impact in Venus's early history could explain these puzzling characteristics.

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