Everyone Can Chill Out About the Moon
Scientists have detected evidence of water in an unexpected place—a significant, but not earth-shattering, discovery.
by Marina Koren
Oct 26, 2020
3 minutes
Last week, NASA announced that scientists were preparing to reveal “an exciting new discovery” about the moon—something significant for future astronaut missions to the lunar surface. The space agency was otherwise light on details, and speculation swelled. Had NASA found aliens? Is the moon haunted? Is it actually made of cake? “What a tease!!” Chris Evans, Captain America himself, cried. “Just Tell Us the Moon News!” The Cut . After months of isolation, illness, and unnatural disasters, the prospect of yet another surprise made people panic a little.
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