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Glass beads offer a window into the moon's hidden depths


Published on 2025-05-12 10:02:14 -
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  • An international study featuring scientists from Curtin University's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Space Science and Technology Center offers new insights into the moon's history and provides a better understanding of what lies beneath its cratered surface.

The article from phys.org discusses a significant discovery related to glass beads found on the Moon, which could provide insights into the lunar water cycle and the Moon's geological history. Researchers have found that these glass beads, formed from the cooling of melted material after meteorite impacts, contain water molecules trapped within them. This finding suggests that the Moon might have a more dynamic water cycle than previously thought, with water being cycled between the lunar surface and its interior. The study, which analyzed samples from the Chang'e 5 mission, indicates that these beads could be a hidden reservoir of water, potentially offering resources for future lunar exploration and habitation. The discovery not only enhances our understanding of the Moon's environment but also has implications for future space missions.

Read the Full Phys.org Article at:
[ https://phys.org/news/2025-05-glass-beads-window-moon-hidden.html ]