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Did Venus ever have oceans to support life, or was it 'born hot'?

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Scientists from the University of Cambridge have poured cold water on the idea that Venus could once have supported life.

Venus has a scorching hot surface temperature of around 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit ( 500 degrees Celsius ), hot enough to melt lead.

The researchers looked at how rapidly water, carbon dioxide and carbonyl sulfide are destroyed in the Venusian atmosphere.

The findings could have implications beyond the solar system.

Robert Lea is a science journalist in the U.K. who specializes in science, space, physics, astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, quantum mechanics and technology.

Rob 's articles have been published in Physics World , New Scientist , Astronomy Magazine , All About Space and ZME Science.