CNN — Lake Powell, the second-largest man-made reservoir in the US, has lost almost 7% of its storage capacity since the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam in 1963, according to a
Although it’s not easy to observe from Earth, the Moon is gradually shrinking as it cools down. The shrinkage occurs at a rate of about 45 meters (more than 150 feet) every
Over hundreds of millions of years, the moon has been shrinking, and now, scientists are saying that this reduction in size is causing shallow moonquakes — even near NASA’s planned landing spots
The moon has been a constant presence in our skies for centuries, but new research suggests that it is actually shrinking. This could have implications for future NASA missions to explore the
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A region of the moon at the center of a new international
A recent study suggests that the shrinking of the moon could significantly impact future NASA missions. The moon’s brittle surface contracts as its metallic core continues to cool down, potentially leading to
The findings from a NASA-funded study suggest that the lunar south pole is experiencing moonquakes and faults as a result of the Moon’s gradual shrinking. The study, which was recently published in
NASA recently conducted a study in preparation for its Artemis mission, which has revealed some fascinating changes taking place on the moon. The moon has been a constant presence in the night
When choosing locations for crewed lunar landings, such as the upcoming Artemis missions and future moon settlements, mission planners have to consider various lunar factors. The terrain’s shape and the presence of
Earth’s moon has shrunk by over 150 feet in diameter over the past few hundred million years as its core has cooled. This shrinking has resulted in the development of creases on
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