Earth's gravity may have kept the early moon's volcanic heart beating
Scientists have discovered that the moon's volcanic activity may have continued longer than thought, with some rocks forming about 2 billion years ago. This challenges our understanding of the moon's history, which suggested it should have cooled rapidly after its formation. The discovery was made using samples returned from the Chang'e-5 mission.
Why it's good news: It expands their knowledge of the moon's fascinating and complex history.
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