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By February 2027, will a second peer-reviewed scientific study confirm the hypothesis that Venus swallowed an ancient moon?
A study published in September 2026 in ScienceDaily proposes that Venus might not have a moon today because its slow rotation caused… 36 opinions, 72% No
- Yes — 28%
- No — 72%
Deadline: February 28, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 36 opinions
Resolution rules
A study published in September 2026 in ScienceDaily proposes that Venus might not have a moon today because its slow rotation caused an ancient moon to spiral inward and collide with the planet. Structures identified beneath the surface could be linked to this ancient impact.
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
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How is this event resolved?
Resolução com base em publicação de artigo científico revisado por pares (peer-reviewed) em periódico indexado (Nature, Science, Icarus, Astrophysical Journal ou equivalente) que confirme ou corrobore independentemente a hipótese de que Vênus capturou e depois absorveu uma lua. Se publicado até 28/02/2027, resolve 'Sim'; caso contrário, resolve 'Não'.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now No has 72% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 28 points, a wrong one costs about 72.