New research suggests that the Moon is significantly older than previously thought, with volcanic activity masking its true ...

A large team of researchers with varied backgrounds at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has found evidence of a weak magnetic ...

The moon had surprisingly recent volcanic activity, samples from Chinese space mission confirm Sep 9, 2024 Researchers synthesize garnet-rich lunar rock to study moon's mantle ...

The Moon is far older than we once believed — but its fiery past has kept its true age hidden. New research reveals that, a ...

NASA and Firefly’s 2028 mission to the Gruithuisen Domes aims to uncover lunar volcanic secrets, paving the way for future ...

Jupiter's volcanic moon Io doesn't appear to have a subsurface ocean of magma, resolving some issues about how Io's volcanoes erupt and raising broader questions about similar magma oceans within ...

The Moon held on to its magnetic field for most of its life — which could mean less lunar water available to future astronauts than expected.

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Jupiter's volcanic moon Io doesn't appear to have a subsurface ocean of magma, resolving some ...

Initially believed to have formed from volcanic activity around 120 million years ago, these glass beads are now thought to ...

Learn key facts about the Moon: from its significant distance and relative size compared to Earth to its distinctive color ...

BEIJING -- A new analysis of samples collected by China's Chang'e 5 mission has revealed that the moon possessed a weak yet ...