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Morning Reading | First time! Molecular water found in lunar soil

2024-07-24

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Summary:① The third phase of the Shanghai Inner Ring Elevated Road "Younger" Project was launched ② 6.98 million new urban jobs in the first half of the year


Good morning! Shangguan News' Morning Reading is here!
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 (Lunar calendar June 19)
Shanghai is cloudy, with short-term showers in some areas from afternoon to night, 29~35℃

§Today's Focus

First time! Molecular water found in lunar soil

※ On the 23rd, the reporter learned from the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences that the Chinese scientific research team discovered an unknown mineral crystal rich in water molecules and ammonium, ULM-1, in the Chang'e 5 lunar samples. This is the first time that scientists have discovered molecular water in lunar soil. The relevant results were recently published online in the international academic journal Nature Astronomy.

Is there water on the moon? This question is crucial for the study of lunar evolution and resource development. The landing site of Chang'e 5 is located in the northeastern region of the Krepp Terrane in the Ocean of Storms on the lunar front, which is considered to be one of the youngest basalt units on the lunar surface. This provides new opportunities for related research.

The team found that the molecular formula of ULM-1 contains up to 6 crystal waters, and the mass ratio of water molecules in the sample is as high as 41%. From the infrared spectrum and Raman spectrum of the crystal, characteristic vibration peaks originating from water molecules and ammonium can be clearly observed.

"Unlike volatile water ice, the hydrated mineral ULM-1 is very stable. The discovery of ULM-1 means that stable hydrated salts may exist even in vast sunlight areas on the moon. This provides new possibilities for the future development and utilization of lunar resources," said Chen Xiaolong, the article's corresponding author and researcher at the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

§Reading newspaper

Beautiful reading can be seen everywhere, and the rich fragrance of books is overflowing

This year's Shanghai Book Fair features the "1+1+X+N" model, meeting with readers at the "old time, old place" Today's Jiefang Daily, Page 2>>>

Hundreds of Zhejiang provincial cultural commissioners go to villages

For the folks in Zhejiang, the term "special envoy" is actually not unfamiliar. Today's Liberation Daily, page 9>>>

§Shanghai

Is there no "Jing'an Temple" at Shanghai Jing'an Temple Station? Reporter's investigation: Regarding the subway station instructions, these problems were also found 

How to improve the convenience of signage guidance from the details? Details>>>

The third phase of Shanghai Inner Ring Elevated Road "Rejuvenation" project started

All the work of Phase 3 will be completed by the end of this year. Details>>>


The Memorial Hall of the Chinese Communist Party Delegation Office in Shanghai (Zhou Mansion) reopened to the public after renovation

Shanghai Digital Exchange launches "Public Data Zone"

§domestic

The second domestically-made large cruise ship will be "settled" in Guangzhou, and the name of the ship is expected to be announced soon

China Shipbuilding AIDA Cruises and Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port signed a cooperation agreement. Details>>>

What else should we learn from Renmin University of China’s rapid response in dealing with sexual harassment?

Only when colleges and universities demonstrate a "zero tolerance" attitude towards sexual harassment through practical actions can it be possible to reduce the occurrence of sexual harassment by tutors at the source. Details>>>

6.98 million new urban jobs in the first half of the year

The 34th Hong Kong Book Fair closed, attracting nearly one million visitors in 7 days

●New breakthrough!The long-range high-model test of the three-stage liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen engine of my country's new generation manned carrier rocket was a complete success

●New progress!The domestically-produced large amphibious aircraft AG600 has officially entered the certification test flight stage

The Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology announced new archaeological findings at the Sanxingdui site on the 23rd: more than 3,000 years ago, the ancient city of Sanxingdui had a clear urban plan; and a handicraft workshop was discovered for the first time.


The picture on the left is a side profile portrait engraved on jade, taken at the Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology on July 10, 2024 (Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xi); the picture on the right is a rubbing of a side profile portrait engraved on jade (Photo provided by Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, Xinhua News Agency).

§internationality

The Beijing Declaration provides a "starting point" for a political solution to the Palestinian issue

After successfully mediating the resumption of diplomatic relations between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, China once again made efforts to resolve conflicts in the Middle East. More>>>

French President Macron played the role of host and hosted a buffet at the Elysee Palace to entertain media from all over the world

The best way to cheer up the journalists before the Olympics is to have delicious food... Details>>>

The day after Biden dropped out of the election, Netanyahu set off for a visit to the United States. Is it a risky "tightrope walking" journey?

Amid the political storm in the United States and the raging war in Gaza, Netanyahu's trip is full of risks and challenges.

US Vice President Harris says she has secured the Democratic presidential nomination

Thailand elects new Senate speaker

Death toll from Ethiopia landslide rises to 229


On July 23, athletes and staff from different delegations entered and exited the restaurant of the Paris Olympic Village. On that day, the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee invited media reporters to visit the Paris Olympic Village. The Paris Olympic Village covers an area of ​​about 52 hectares and is located in the northern suburbs of Paris. A total of 82 buildings and about 3,000 apartments have been built. During the Olympic Games, it will receive more than 14,000 athletes and staff, and during the Paralympic Games, it will receive about 9,000 people.