In a recent study published in Communications Earth & Environment, researchers have uncovered an astonishing revelation about the Moon’s surface, challenging previous beliefs about its exosphere.

"Some of these features are surprisingly dark compared with their icy surroundings, earning their nickname of 'cryptic terrain.'" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Two European Mars orbiters spied a variety of cryptic surface features poking up through melting ice across the Red Planet's south pole as spring rolled into the region. The newly released photos, ...