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New research shows the moon might be older than we thought

NPR | By Regina G. Barber
Published October 28, 2023 at 8:06 AM CDT

The moon appears to be roughly 40 million years older than previously thought, new research shows. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on October 27, 2023.)

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Regina G. Barber
Regina G. Barber is Short Wave's Scientist in Residence. She contributes original reporting on STEM and guest hosts the show.
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