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Spectral interpretation of late-stage mare basalt mineralogy unveiled by Chang’E-5 samples

Nature Communications, 2022
Laboratory spectroscopic and X-ray diffraction analyses on the Chang’E-5 lunar soil samples have demonstrated that the spectral features of lunar late-stage mare basalts are representative of iron-rich high-Ca pyroxene rather than olivine.
Dawei Liu, Xing Wang, Jianjun Liu, Bin Liu, Xin Ren, Yuan Chen, Zhaopeng Chen, Hongbo Zhang, Guangliang Zhang, Qin Zhou, Zhoubin Zhang, Qiang Fu, Chunlai Li   +12 more
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Textural and geochemical diversity of impact melt rock clasts in Apollo 16 sample 67015: Implications for the provenance of impact ejecta in the lunar highlands

Meteoritics &Planetary Science, EarlyView.
Abstract Apollo sample 67015 has been classified as a fragmental breccia comprised of highlands‐type clasts and is proposed to be the most complex Apollo 16 sample. 67015 is dominated by impact melt rock clasts that display a variety of textures, which have been previously interpreted to be indicative of multiple impact events.
Tara S. Hayden, Gordon R. Osinski
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Effect of Soil Type on Running Performance of Small Lunar Rover

Aerospace
It is very easy for a small lunar rover to slip on the regolith of the lunar surface and become stuck. Previous studies have quantitatively evaluated the effects of wheel geometry, such as elliptical or eccentric wheels, on the performance of a rover ...
Kimitaka Watanabe, Tomoki Horiguchi, Kazuto Tanaka   +2 more
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Laser Ablation Sampling With Low‐Power Plasma: A LA‐MIP‐MS Instrument for Spaceflight

Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry, Volume 40, Issue 3, 15 February 2026.
ABSTRACT Rationale Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) is a commonly used ion source for mass spectrometry‐based chemical analysis of a wide range of materials. Traditional ICP ion sources use high power (> 1000 W) and significant gas flow (> 10 L/min), rendering them unsuitable for spaceflight, as they are too resource‐intensive for planetary spacecraft.
Benjamin J. Farcy, Jacob Graham, Madeline Raith, Ricardo Arevalo Jr., Mazdak Taghioskoui, Sierra Budinoff, Amy McAdam, Jane Lee, Ryan M. Danell, Desmond A. Kaplan, Cynthia Gundersen, William F. McDonough   +11 more
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Functionality Enhancement of Pullulan‐Based Composites for Food Packaging Applications

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Contemporary research in food packaging is focused on developing sustainable alternatives to petroleum‐based materials. Pullulan, a microbial biopolymer traditionally employed as a food additive, is harnessing interest for food packaging applications due to its exceptional film‐forming ability, biodegradability, and nontoxic nature.
Bibek Bahadur Shrestha, Jayeeta Mitra, Saji George   +2 more
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Workshop on Geology of the Apollo 17 Landing Site [PDF]

The topics covered include the following: petrology, lithology, lunar rocks, lunar soil, geochemistry, lunar geology, lunar resources, oxygen production, ilmenite, volcanism, highlands, lunar maria, massifs, impact melts, breccias, lunar crust, Taurus ...
Ryder, G., Schmitt, H. H., Spudis, P. D.
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Artificial light alters spatial and temporal habitat use by a crepuscular aerial insectivore

Ibis, Volume 168, Issue 1, Page 308-328, January 2026.
Artificial light is increasing worldwide, and has biological effects from molecular to ecosystem levels, which may be particularly severe for crepuscular and nocturnal animals. We investigated how artificial light affected spatial and temporal patterns of habitat use by Common Nighthawks Chordeiles minor in the southern Grassland and northern Boreal ...
Carrie Ann Adams, Colleen Cassady St. Clair, Elly C. Knight, Erin M. Bayne   +3 more
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Petrogenesis of Very‐Low‐Ti Basalts Returned by Chang'e‐6 From the Lunar Farside

Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 52, Issue 23, 16 December 2025.
Abstract Lunar volcanism provides critical insights into the Moon's thermochemical evolution. We present petrological and geochemical analyses of six very‐low‐Ti (VLT) basalt fragments from Chang'e‐6 (CE6) samples. These basalts yield a Pb‐Pb age of around 2.9 Ga, representing the youngest reported VLT volcanism. They are slightly older than the low‐Ti
Shitou Wu, Di Zhang, Heng‐Ci Tian, Wei Yang, Hao Wang, Yueheng Yang, Xu Tang, Chao Huang, Lihui Jia, Qiuli Li, Qin Zhou, Yi Chen, Sen Hu, Xian‐Hua Li, Fu‐Yuan Wu   +14 more
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Construction of Sampling Disturbance Model of Lunar Surface

Aerospace
This study establishes a dynamic evolution model of the physical and mechanical properties of lunar simulant as a function of sampling-induced disturbance on the lunar surface, aiming to eliminate design errors in sampling missions caused by neglecting ...
Lanlan Xie, Qian Li, Dingkun Hu, Jiahang Lv, Haijun Zheng   +4 more
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Soil mechanics on the Moon, Mars, and Mulberry [PDF]

From a soil mechanics point of view, the Moon is a relatively simple place. Without any water, organics, or clay minerals, the geotechnical properties of the lunar soil are confined to a fairly limited range.
Carrier, W. D., III
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