Soft and stretchy or rock solid? New modeling study sheds light on how the Earth got its moon
September 08, 2026
September 08, 2026
TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 8 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release:
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Soft and stretchy or rock solid? New modeling study sheds light on how the Earth got its moon
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For its size and location in the solar system, Earth has a surprisingly large moon. But how exactly the blue planet got its companion has vexed researchers for a long time. Researchers at the Southwest Research Institute and the University of Arizona used s . . .
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Soft and stretchy or rock solid? New modeling study sheds light on how the Earth got its moon
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For its size and location in the solar system, Earth has a surprisingly large moon. But how exactly the blue planet got its companion has vexed researchers for a long time. Researchers at the Southwest Research Institute and the University of Arizona used s . . .