The initial step of preparing the Thin Section involves cutting the rock sample to a standard size, fitting to a 48 x 26 glass slide, commonly known as the Giessner format. This precise cutting is ...

As NASA astronauts aim for landings in 2027, geologists find surprises in recently retrieved samples from the far ...

Lunar regolith is not easy to get — after all, only 382 kg of moon rocks and soil have been brought to the earth, and nobody is going to dispense it freely to every researcher. But, fortunately ...

In 2020, Chang’e-5 collected 1,731 grams (61 ounces) of lunar soil from the near side of the moon and returned it to Earth. Last June, Chang’e-6 achieved another world first by retrieving ...

A private spacecraft carrying NASA instruments to the surface of the moon in preparation for astronauts to return in the years ahead has reached lunar orbit about a month into its spaceflight.

The mission will involve a series of scientific experiments, including the study of lunar soil, mapping of the lunar surface, and the testing of new technologies for sustainable human presence on ...

But it's nothing like what hundreds of millions of Americans will have the chance to see next month during the first total lunar eclipse in nearly three years. On that night, the moon will appear ...

The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29, and communities across the United States and worldwide are holding celebrations. China's most important holiday — the Lunar New Year is also widely celebrated ...

Lunar New Year, a holiday celebrated by more than 1 billion people around the world, is nearly upon us. With its symbols, traditions and diversity across countries and populations, Lunar New Year ...

The Pokemon GO Lunar New Year 2025 event has numerous Research tasks with an event-exclusive Collection Challenge. Those who complete these in-game content get multiple items and Pokemon ...