Hugh O'NeillSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Hugh O'Neill Ancient Earth had a thick, toxic atmosphere like Venus — until it cooled off and became liveable By Antony Burnham, Hugh O'Neill published 20 December 20 Earth is the only planet we know contains life. Is our planet special? Venus Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1What's next for SpaceX's Starship after its successful 6th test flight?2SpaceX launching 24 Starlink satellites from Florida today3NASA's Curiosity rover captures 360-degree view of Mars — and finds strange sulfur stones4Final trailer for Prime Video's 'Secret Level' looks out of this world5SabersPro Obi Wan Ep3 lightsaber review
Ancient Earth had a thick, toxic atmosphere like Venus — until it cooled off and became liveable By Antony Burnham, Hugh O'Neill published 20 December 20 Earth is the only planet we know contains life. Is our planet special?