We’re Going to Steal the Moon (For Gravitational Waves)
The authors of today’s bite explore how lunar mountains and crust can act as the perfect detector for detecting ripples in spacetime.
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[Beyond] Why Go Back to the Moon? Artemis II, Explained
Artemis II successfully launched on April 1st, 2026! But, why are we going back over 53 years later?
Book Review: Our Moon, by Rebecca Boyle
Rebecca Boyle’s “Our Moon” will change the way you think about our closest companion as she explores the complicated relationship between the Moon, Earth, and humanity.
United Nations prioritizes discussion of Dark and Quiet Skies
The United Nations adds Dark and Quiet Skies to its agenda and considers the future of astronomy on the Moon.
UR: Simulating Interactions with Lunar Rocks
For today’s Undergrad Research submission, an undergraduate at U of Georgia is simulating collisions on the Moon’s surface to investigate how water could have been produced there.
Fading Friends: the evolution of the Earth-Moon distance
Have a close friend that you are losing contact with? Well the Earth and Moon are no different. Read about a recent effort to model the growing distance between them.