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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
NASA's discovery of Moon rust is stranger than science fiction
The Moon is the closest celestial body to Earth and holds many mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Despite the centuries of research projects, many of its secrets remain locked away, especially when it comes to its composition, presence of water and history. In recent years, many space missions to the moon have given rise to new discoveries that are shedding light on the Moon's past and the difficulties of its surface. Similarly, a recent discovery of rust on the surface of the Moon has shocked the scientists because it is next to impossible, given the Moon's lack of atmosphere and water. While the Moon is traditionally considered a lifeless, airless world, new research suggests that, despite these harsh conditions, it might still be home to a process known as oxidation, which creates rust. A recent study published in Science Advances by researchers from the University of Hawaii and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has brought to light the presence of hematite , a form of rust on the Moon's surface. This has confused researchers as rust typically requires oxygen and water to form, two substances that the Moon is not known to have in abundance. The research focuses on data gathered by the Indian Space Research Organization's Chandrayaan-1 orbiter . Rust was discovered on Moons surface Researchers had long assumed that the Moon's lack of atmosphere meant it couldn't support the chemical reaction necessary for rust to form. However, detailed analysis of data from the Chandrayaan-1 orbiter's Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) instrument revealed surprising signs of hematite. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo 'I was surprised to find a close match with the spectral signature of hematite,' said Shuai Li, lead author of the study from the University of Hawaii. Hematite is an iron oxide, commonly known as rust, which forms when iron interacts with both oxygen and water. The discovery suggests that, despite the Moon's airless environment, some form of rust is a surprise for scientists. What is the reason behind rusting on the Moon? Apart from that, the Moon's surface is bombarded by hydrogen from the solar wind, which typically prevents oxidation. 'It's very puzzling,' said Shuai Li, lead author of the study. However, researchers turned to an unlikely source for the oxygen, which is the Earth. Our planet's magnetic field extends into space, creating a magnetotail that carries oxygen to the Moon. This explains why more hematite was found on the Earth-facing side of the Moon. Moreover, the Moon's temperature extremes and occasional shielding from the solar wind during full Moon phases allow oxidation to occur. Adding to the mystery, water, while scarce on the Moon, may come from fast-moving dust particles that bombard the surface, potentially mixing with iron-rich minerals and helping in the rusting process. Abigail Fraeman of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory says, "Little bits of water and the impact of dust particles are allowing iron in these bodies to rust. "
Int'l Cricket Council
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Australia bracing for ‘full strength' T20 World Cup champions New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand are set to lock horns in a three-match T20I series starting Friday, March 21. Featuring the last two winners of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, the series offers an opportunity to iron out their teams in the shortest format with one eye on the next edition of the tournament in 2026. 'I think they (fixtures) are really important. We're coming off the back of a successful series but we want to finish off the season really well,' Australia head coach Shelley Nitschke said. 'There are only nine T20Is between now and the next T20 World Cup. So when you start to break it up like that, every opportunity you get to play in that format is going to be really valuable for us.' Nitschke added that the White Ferns will offer a stern challenge with the return of Sophie Devine, Melie Kerr and Lea Tahuhu in the T20I squad. ALSO READ - Star players return as White Ferns name squad for Australia T20Is 'They're gonna be coming at us pretty hard. They're the T20 World Cup champions... they're back to full strength. Sophie (Devine) comes back in. So it should be a really exciting contest,' she said. While Australia are coming into the series on the back of an Ashes series sweep against England at home, New Zealand played a 1-1 stalemate against Sri Lanka in the recent three-match T20I series. WATCH: New Zealand win the T20 World Cup | Final | WT20WC 2024 For Australia, Beth Mooney is approaching a major milestone – her 200th international appearance for the national team. Gushing praise of the wicketkeeper-batter, Nitschke added, 'Moons has been really amazing with her consistency. That amount of time – 200 games – is such a fantastic feat. 'I think just the way the game has changed and Moons just keeps churning out the runs in all formats as well. She's just topped up a ton in Test match as well. 'To be so consistent with what she does in all three formats, she continues to evolve and change. I think that's a massive effort. It's really a special day for her.' Series schedule: 1st T20I, March 21, Eden Park 2nd T20I, March 23, Bay Oval 3rd T20I, March 26, Wellington Regional Stadium News Australia Women New Zealand Women
CBS News
13-03-2025
- Science
- CBS News
March 2025 lunar eclipse set for tonight as "Blood Moon" arrives. Here's when to see it around NYC.
The March 2025 total lunar eclipse should be visible tonight as what's called the "Blood Moon" shines over New York City and the suburbs of Long Island, the Hudson Valley and New Jersey. Here's what to know about when and where to try to catch a glimpse. What time will the 2025 lunar eclipse be visible in NYC? The eclipse will be visible from the Earth's western hemisphere on Thursday, March 13 into Friday, March 14, depending on where you are. In our area, you'll have to stay up late -- or get up early -- to see the show. It will start at 1:26 a.m. Friday, and full totality will last nearly an hour from 2:26 a.m. to 3:31 a.m. It's expected to be over by 4:32 a.m. Unfortunately for the viewing conditions, there will be lots of clouds and even some fog or drizzle in those overnight hours. Our forecasters say if they had to pick a best viewing spot, it would be in the central Hudson Valley, north of New York City. What is a total lunar eclipse? A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth and moon align so the moon passes into the Earth's shadow. During a total lunar eclipse, the entire moon falls within the darkest part of the shadow. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called "Blood Moons," because the moon can appear red-orange in color from the shadow. March's full moon is also called the "Worm Moon," signaling the start of spring is just days away. Our next total lunar eclipse is a little over four years away in June 2029.
