Scientists have debunked the theory that Venus ever hosted Earth-like life by analyzing the planet’s atmosphere.

Research suggests Venus has always been dry, with volcanic eruptions emitting little water, indicating the planet never had oceans of liquid water.

This challenges the idea that Venus was once habitable, as some previously thought.

While Venus may still hold some potential for life in its acidic clouds, the study concludes it was never hospitable in the way Earth is, The Guardian has reported.

Upcoming NASA missions like DaVinci may further explore Venus to help scientists understand habitability on other planets.

Written by B.C. Begley