Scientists have developed a new computer model that simulates how moon dust behaves in lunar gravity. They hope it will help future robotic moon explorers to do their job more safely.
Moon dust, or regolith, is a pesky material. It's superfine, yet sharp like glass. When stirred, it floats suspended in the moon's low gravity environment seemingly forever. During the Apollo-era missions, it famously even got "“everywhere" — tearing up spacesuits, blocking sensors and clogging mechanical components, according to NASA.
