New mission could shed light on the secrets of the ‘hidden side’ of the moon

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s science newsletter Wonder Theory. To receive it in your inbox, Register for free here. In recent years, competing nations have turned the moon into a hotspot for activity not seen since the Apollo 17 astronauts left the moon’s surface in 1972. In one lunar region, … Read more

New mission could shed light on the secrets of the ‘hidden side’ of the moon

Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s science newsletter Wonder Theory. To receive it in your inbox, Register for free here. In recent years, competing nations have turned the moon into a hotspot for activity not seen since the Apollo 17 astronauts left the moon’s surface in 1972. In one lunar region, … Read more

Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ continues to baffle experts by waking up. It shared images from its final Monday

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. According to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan’s “Moon Sniper” lander has defied all odds for the third time, surviving another long, frigid moon night despite not being designed to withstand such harsh conditions. According … Read more

Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ continues to baffle experts by waking up. It shared images from its final Monday

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. According to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan’s “Moon Sniper” lander has defied all odds for the third time, surviving another long, frigid moon night despite not being designed to withstand such harsh conditions. According … Read more