Does Venus Have Life? With Dr. Janusz Petkowski

Does Venus Have Life? With Dr. Janusz Petkowski

Author: John Michael Godier April 16, 2026 Duration: 1:01:49

Is There Life on Venus?Last week a team from MIT and Cardiff University announced the detection of Phosphine in the atmosphere at Venus our nearest neighbor. Phosphine (PH3) gas in Venus’s atmosphere should be in oxidized forms. Dr. Janusz Petkowski from the MIT team lead by Sara Seager, joins John Michael Godier on Event Horizon to discuss this finding in detail. Thank you to our many Patreons who submitted questions for this interview!John MathiasJames StricklandLink:Janusz Petkowski websitehttps://www.januszpetkowski.com/JMG video Have we Found Life at Venus?https://youtu.be/aDL0jbOnTtALife on Venus? Phosphine found in the Clouds Featuring R.J. Graham https://youtu.be/7YNxMVJN-HkPapers:Phosphine gas in the cloud decks of Venushttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-020-1174-4Phosphine on Venus Cannot be Explained byConventional Processeshttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2009.06499.pdfSilicon Life:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/10/6/84The Venusian Lower Atmosphere Haze as a Depot for Desiccated Microbial Life: A Proposed Life Cycle for Persistence of the Venusian Aerial Biospherehttps://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/ast.2020.2244Phosphine as a Biosignature Gas in ExoplanetAtmosphereshttps://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1910/1910.05224.pdfWant to support the channel?Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EventHorizonShowFollow us at other places!Website: https://www.eventhorizonshow.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmgeventhorizonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmgeventhorizon/Music featured on Event Horizonhttps://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/https://migueljohnson.bandcamp.com/https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/https://aeriumambient.bandcamp.com/THUMBNAIL: ESO/M. Kornmesser/L. Calçada & NASA/JPL/CaltechFOOTAGE:NASAESA/HubbleESO - M.KornmesserESO - L.CalcadaESO - Jose Francisco Salgado (josefrancisco.org)NAOJUniversity of WarwickGoddard Visualization StudioLangley Research CenterPixabay


Curiosity about the cosmos often starts with a simple question, and that's where John Michael Godier's Event Horizon finds its rhythm. Hosted by author and futurist John Michael Godier, this podcast delves into the profound and the perplexing at the edges of our understanding. Each episode builds a narrative, weaving together discussions on astronomy, astrophysics, and the latest space science news with broader themes of technology, history, and futurism. The conversations are grounded by special guests who bring expertise and diverse perspectives, turning complex ideas into engaging explorations. You'll find the dialogue moves from the concrete details of scientific discovery to the speculative implications for our future, all with a thoughtful and accessible tone. This isn't just a recap of headlines; it's a deep dive into the context and consequences of what we're learning about the universe. For anyone who looks up at the night sky and wonders about black holes, the potential for life elsewhere, or where our technology might take us next, this podcast offers a compelling space to linger on those big ideas. The production emphasizes clarity and depth, making even the most daunting topics feel within reach. Tune in for a regular journey to the frontiers of science and human thought.
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Duration: 12:03
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Duration: 15:19
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10 Reasons Why Humanity Is an Alien Civilization [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:18
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Duration: 49:57
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Duration: 17:37
10 Interesting Scientific Discoveries for November 2025My Patreon Page:https://www.patreon.com/johnmichaelgodierMy Event Horizon Channel:https://www.youtube.com/eventhorizonshow Music:Cylinder Eight by Chris Zabriskie is…
The NASA Observations of Interstellar Object 3i/ATLAS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:20
An exploration of the new developments coming in from NASA on the interstellar comet 3i/ATLASMy Patreon Page:https://www.patreon.com/johnmichaelgodierMy Event Horizon Channel:https://www.youtube.com/eventhorizonshow Musi…
Inside the World of Shipwreck Archaeology | Dr. James Delgado [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:28
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