A team of Spanish scientists has led the first detailed study of the evolution of the discontinuity of Venus s clouds, that are like a gigantic atmospheric wave.
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A total of 17 researchers from nine states will share in a $5.1 million grant from NASA, allowing them to run early-stage studies into the yet-to-be-developed technologies.