Scientists have long wondered whether life could exist not on Venus’s scorching surface, but in its cooler cloud layers 48–60 km above the planet—despite their harsh sulfuric-acid composition. New lab-based experiments show some biomolecules can remain stable there, opening possibilities for life and future exploration—join us to discover what this could mean.
Date: March 17, 2026Doors open: 6 p.m.Lecture and Livestream: 7 p.m.NEW Community Location: Calgary Public Library (Central) | 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2E7
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