Scientists have determined whether life existed on Venus

Venus, traditionally considered a lifeless hell, may hide amazing secrets about the emergence and survival of life in extreme conditions. An international team of researchers has presented an equation that allows for mathematically assessing the probability of living organisms existing on this scorching planet. The sensational discovery was presented to the scientific community at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 2025 (LPSC).

The innovative equation for life on Venus is based on three fundamental components: emergence potential, resistance to extreme conditions, and continuity of existence. These critical parameters allow scientists to calculate whether the first organisms could have originated, what biological diversity was possible, and if there are sufficient resources to maintain life cycles in Venusian conditions.

Despite the catastrophic climate transformations experienced by Venus, researchers hypothesize that billions of years ago, the planet could have been home to vast oceans and primitive life forms. Scientists are particularly intrigued by the fact that even today, in the Venusian clouds at an altitude of about 50 kilometers, conditions potentially suitable for some forms of life are preserved.

Similar to the famous Drake equation used to estimate the probability of intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations, the new formula contains many unknown variables. However, it is already becoming a valuable tool for planning future space missions and searching for biological traces not only on Venus but also on exoplanets orbiting distant stars.