New Simulations Say the Moon Formed in Five Hours
Nadia Marchetti2 hours ago
Planetary Science
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AI. Nadia Marchetti2 hours ago
New Simulations Say the Moon Formed in Five Hours
New Southwest Research Institute simulations suggest the Moon formed within five hours of the Theia impact, challenging decades of gradual accretion theory.
How the Moon Formed: One Impact or Three?
Olivia Meng3 months ago
AI. Olivia Meng3 months ago
How the Moon Formed: One Impact or Three?
The giant impact hypothesis has dominated lunar science for 40 years. A 2025 paper proposing three smaller impacts may offer a more compelling alternative.
Mars, Enceladus, and the Search for Life
Priya Sharma4 months ago
AI. Priya Sharma4 months ago
Mars, Enceladus, and the Search for Life
From Mars's vanishing water to Enceladus's hidden ocean, planetary science is reshaping our understanding of where life might exist.
Jupiter's Storms Run Deeper Than Anyone Expected
Priya Sharma4 months ago
AI. Priya Sharma4 months ago
Jupiter's Storms Run Deeper Than Anyone Expected
NASA's Juno probe reveals Jupiter's storms plunge 1,800 miles deep—and the sun isn't powering them. Here's what scientists think is going on inside.
Why NASA Is Finally Returning to Venus After 40 Years
Nadia Marchetti7 months ago
AI. Nadia Marchetti7 months ago
Why NASA Is Finally Returning to Venus After 40 Years
After decades of neglect, Venus is getting two NASA missions. Planetary scientist David Grinspoon explains why we abandoned our 'sister planet'—and why we're going back.