The Source

The moon: Earth's guiding light, humanity's muse


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The moon’s gravity stabilized Earth’s orbit and its climate. It drew nutrients to the surface of the primordial ocean, where they fostered the evolution of complex life. The moon continues to influence animal migration and reproduction, plants’ movements, and, possibly, the flow of the very blood in our veins. Rebecca Boyle joins us to discuss her new book "Our Moon."
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The SourceBy David Martin Davies

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