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Strange Universe With Bob Berman
Strange Universe

Hot winds on a cool planet

By Bob Berman
Published August 13, 2023 at 9:35 PM EDT
View of planet Venus in outer space in a star field.
1 of 1  — Planet Venus in outer space. Elements of this image furnished by NASA
View of planet Venus in outer space in a star field.
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This week we’ll learn about Venus’ ferocious winds, just how slow the planet spins, and how the carbon dioxide bubbling planet could perfectly line up with the Sun.

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