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Study Reveals Moon's Solid Inner Core, Reshaping Lunar Science

6/21/2025

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A groundbreaking May 2023 study has unveiled that the Moon possesses a solid inner core, akin to Earth's, overturning long-held beliefs. Spearheaded by Arthur Briaud, the research utilized seismic data to reveal the core's density and structure, deepening our understanding of the Moon's history and its magnetic field evolution, paving the way for future lunar exploration.

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A groundbreaking May 2023 study has unveiled that the Moon possesses a solid inner core, akin to Earth's, overturning long-held beliefs. Spearheaded by Arthur Briaud, the research utilized seismic data to reveal the core's density and structure, deepening our understanding of the Moon's history and its magnetic field evolution, paving the way for future lunar exploration.