Venus' mysterious haze is actually cosmic dust

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What happened

A physical model show that iron dust and sulfuric acid create the right properties.

Key facts

  • Reported by Ars Technica and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:27:04 UTC.

Why it matters

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