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Phosphine is produced by bacteria in the swamps of Earth. For some reason it's also floating around the atmosphere of Venus. 2 years ago this discovery led to skepticism, but after multiple confirmations, 6 spacecraft are now scheduled to visit "the forgotten planet" for the first time in 30 years.


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