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Life in the clouds of Venus: The phosphine debate and its scientific, social, and psychological impact

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 January 2026

Clément Vidal Open the ORCID record for Clément Vidal [Opens in a new window]  and
Daliah Bibas Open the ORCID record for Daliah Bibas [Opens in a new window]
Clément Vidal*
Affiliation:
Center Leo Apostel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
Daliah Bibas*
Affiliation:
Center Leo Apostel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
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emails: contact@clemvidal.com, daliah.raquel.bibas@vub.be
emails: contact@clemvidal.com, daliah.raquel.bibas@vub.be
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Abstract

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We examine the phosphine on Venus debate using a multidimensional impact model covering scientific, social and psychological dimensions. We illustrate the results of the analysis with two spider diagrams.

Keywords

PhosphineVenusSocial ImpactExtraterrestrial Life

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Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 20 , Symposium S387: (Toward) Discovery of Life beyond Earth and its Impact , December 2024 , pp. 259 - 263
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