Year in Review Science & Society

These science claims from 2020 could be big news if confirmed

Findings in need of more proof include potential signs of life on Venus and Earth’s oldest parasites

a false color composite image of the planet Venus

A report that Venus (shown in a false-color composite image) has phosphine gas — a potential sign of life — in its atmosphere stoked controversy in 2020.

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By Cassie Martin

- More than 2 years ago

Discoveries about the cosmos and ancient life on Earth tantalized scientists and the public in 2020.