The Moon has long captivated scientists with its dual nature. While its near side always faces Earth, the far side or 'dark ...

NASA’s GRAIL mission reveals thermal differences in the moon’s mantle, explaining surface contrasts between its sides.

Exploring the Moon’s Mantle and Dark Side The moon’s mantle is the layer between the ... The differing levels of thorium found on the crust of the moon may also mean differing levels of water stored ...

Anomalies in the moon’s gravitational field suggest our satellite’s insides are warmer on one side than the other – which ...

The moon's insides are crooked thanks to the near side being some 306 degrees Fahrenheit ... (Mare is the name given to the large, dark plains of basalt on the moon that were formed as the result ...

Several issues conspired to bring Athena down, including tough lighting conditions near the moon's south pole.

It is in that map that the dichotomy between nearside and far side was found to extend deeper than thought. “Our study shows that the Moon’s interior is not uniform: the side facing Earth (the ...