Lunar rock samples suggest moon is older than previously thought

The moon has been a focal point for space research and exploration for years, yet we're still far from fully understanding its origins. Take its age, for example - researchers have just discovered that the moon is about 40 million years older than previously thought. In a study published by the European Association of Geochemistry, scientists looked at the age of crystal formations found in rock samples from the moon's surface to determine its age. The prevalence of crystals called zircon in the...