Venus is alive: Volcanic eruptions observed on Earth's mysterious twin

A new era of Venus exploration is beginning, and it’s a volcano back on Earth that could help find active volcanism on our sister planet. A new publication, co-authored by ARES deputy chief Justin Filiberto, explains how and why Mount Etna is such a strong analog candidate. Terrestrial analogs can help us to better study and understand some specific aspects of the current volcanic activity on Venus, and as one of the most active and monitored volcanoes on Earth, Mount Etna could serve as an Eart

Venus fly traps are the stuff of nightmares and the poster child for carnivorous plants, and we finally have a better understanding of exactly how they work. A study published today identified a chemical ion that surrounds the base of a Venus fly trap’s sensory hairs—the key sensor that detects the very faint touches by prey like flies. That’s critical because the nightmare plant doesn’t have any nerves. | Popular Science