NASA is making exciting plans to send humans back to the Moon by the end of the decade. But before that, they are sending probes to search for ice at the lunar south pole, which could reveal key information about Earth’s water and be used as rocket propellant. This article in the Science & technology section discusses the potential scientific value of this ice discovery. In addition, the edition also features stories on immune therapy advancements, technologies for detecting water pipeline leaks, the sale of a new Moon rover by NASA, and the discovery of the world’s oldest cheese shedding light on ancient Chinese culture.
https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/09/25/nasa-is-selling-a-brand-new-moon-rover