UNCOVERED: 2 | History Defined

Starwatch: A Venus-spotting challenge with a beautiful reward

The bright planet and the young crescent moon will make an attractive pairing on Monday evening

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

Venus has a deadly heat blanket that Mercury never had. Why the planet farther from the Sun became the hottest world in our solar system

Mercury is closer to the Sun, but Venus is the solar system's hottest planet. Venus possesses an extremely dense carbon dioxide atmosphere which acts as a heat blanket. This atmosphere traps absorbed solar energy, preventing efficient heat escape into space. Mercury, lacking a substantial atmosphere, experiences extreme temperature swings between…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

In 1985, Soviet engineers sent two balloons floating through Venus for 46.5 hours. Their motherships then used the planet’s gravity to chase Halley’s Comet

Soviet spacecraft Vega 1 and Vega 2 undertook a dual mission to Venus and Halley's Comet. These probes deployed landers and balloons onto Venus before flying past the comet. Vega 1 and Vega 2 successfully transmitted data from Venus's atmosphere and surface. The spacecraft then gathered crucial information about Halley's…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Science says carnivorous plant Venus Flytraps don’t snap shut every time something touches them: Here’s the clever reason why

Inside the Venus flytrap’s two-lobed trap are specialized trigger hairs that act as mechanosensory structures. When an insect bends one of these hairs enough to reach the required threshold, the mechanical stimulus is converted into an electrical signal known as an action potential.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Venus and Serena Williams put on a show in thrilling U.S. Open return, in photos

The Williams sisters returned to the U.S. Open doubles court, thrilling a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd with a three-set battle that came down to the final points. Venus and Serena Williams fell to Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint in a dramatic tiebreaker.

The Independent UK · Sep 5

3 Zodiac signs enter a lucky streak from September 7–13, 2026: Opportunities start appearing everywhere

Venus in Scorpio brings attention to deeper desires, emotional intensity and transformation, while Mercury in Libra encourages dialogue, meaningful connections and cooperation. The Virgo New Moon adds a practical dimension, favoring fresh starts built on thoughtful planning and realistic action rather than wishful thinking.

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Weekly Horoscope September 7–13: These 4 major astrological events collide in one powerful cosmic shift impacting all 12 zodiac signs

The week of September 7–13 starts with confidence and ends with clarity, but September 10 could change the story for every zodiac sign.

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Something strange may be happening high above the surface of Venus: New study finds a surprising clue about whether life could survive in its acidic clouds

New research suggests peptides can survive Venus's acidic clouds. These molecules maintain stable structures in highly concentrated sulfuric acid. This finding challenges previous assumptions about planetary habitability. Scientists are now rethinking possibilities for life beyond Earth. Venus's atmosphere may offer a more intriguing astrobiological target.

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Williams sisters’ US Open return ends in heartbreak with third-set tie-break defeat

American duo Serena and Venus crash out of women’s doubles in first round with 6-3, 6-7(6), 7-6(7) loss to Maya Joint and Chan Hao-ching

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5

Your luckiest day is coming: The one date that could shift your zodiac sign's fate this week from September 7-13

The September lucky Zodiac signs aren't necessarily the ones receiving the easiest circumstances. They're the ones most willing to recognize what needs to change, and then do something about it.

The Economic Times · Sep 3