The Moon Isn't As Dead As You Think

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The Moon may appear to be a dead, grey rock, whose geologic activity petered out billions of years ago. But not so fast! Recent studies suggest that parts of the surface could be much younger, and stuff beneath the surface could be a-rumbling even now!

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