UT Research Gives Closer Look At Other Planets’ Soils (130)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Scientists can more accurately determine soil and rock composition of other planets because of new research technology developed at the University of Tennessee. Using an electron microprobe to study finely crushed lunar soil, UT-Knoxville geologist Larry Taylor said he can compensate for the way cosmic rays, meteorites and other factors drastically change