Scientists Found a Surprising New Water Source on the Moon

You might not realize it, but water is a lot more common on the moon than you probably think—albeit not in its liquid form. Instead, water shows up as ice all over the lunar surface. While it’s not as prevalent as our own wet planet, lunar water has the potential to be a very valuable resource for future lunar colonies—so as long as we know where to look for it.

Researchers in China have discovered evidence of a surprising location for moon water: glass beads. In a study published Monday...