Calling all lunarphiles. You can help advance understanding of our neighbour satellite at a new website called Moon Zoo. The site builds on the success of Galaxy Zoo, which harnesses the collective brainpower of thousands of volunteers to classify galaxies according to their shapes and has led to various discoveries. Read more
More than 37 years after humans last walked on the moon, planetary scientists are inviting members of the public to return to the lunar surface as "virtual astronauts" to help answer important scientific questions. No spacesuit or rocket ship is required - all visitors need to do is go to http://www.moonzoo.org and be among the first to see the lunar surface in unprecedented detail. New high-resolution images, taken by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC), offer exciting clues to unveil or reveal the history of the moon and our solar system. Read more