Why doesn’t Venus have a moon? A new study may have the answer

August 31, 2026 · 7:00 pm 2 sources

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• Peptides can form well-defined structures in harsh, Venus-like conditions
  Phys.org · August 31, 2026 19:00
  When exploring solar system bodies for signs of past or present life, scientists have mainly focused on planets that have (or had) a liquid surface similar to Earth's. However, mounting evidence suggests that the ingredients for life may exist in a very different environment: the highly acidic…
• Why doesn't Venus have a moon? A new study may have the answer
  Phys.org · September 3, 2026 17:10
  Venus is one of the solar system's most unusual planets. It may sometimes be called "Earth's twin" because of its similar size and density, but it rotates on its axis in the opposite direction of most planets, has surface temperatures hot enough to melt lead and lacks a moon.