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Venus’s pale yellow clouds may hide something surprisingly dark

Source: FlexChar · Published Sep 13, 2026, 5:44 AM

In Science, FlexChar puts this story at the center of the day: A century-old mystery in Venus’s clouds just became more intriguing, as scientists calculated how strongly the unidentified material behind its dark ultraviolet patterns must absorb light. The results sharply narrow the possibilities and could help future spacecraft determine whe FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.

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