Pole among scientists who detected potential sign of life on Venus

The atmosphere of Venus contains a gas that on Earth can be attributed to living organisms, a discovery has been hailed as "the most significant development yet" in the hunt for extra-terrestrial life.

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EPA/ESO/M. Kornmesser & NASA/JPL/Caltech

NASA on Monday announced the discovery of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus, a gas which might come from a living organism.

Among the team of international scientists which may have detected life on Venus is a Pole, Janusz Pętkowski.