Here’s the dirt on moon dust, Florida.
It turns out it’s not much like Earth dirt at all.
Moon dust is sharp, abrasive and notorious for getting into everything.
Before NASA can build a moon base, its researchers — with help from a UCF lab — need to solve a surprisingly messy problem.
Here’s a quick glimpse of Florida TODAY, our statewide newsletter:
Exit strategy: A Florida company says it can guarantee to fly subscribers out of the state ahead of a hurricane. But it’ll cost you.
Treatment debate: Florida’s surgeon general is advising against most prescriptions for anxiety, depression and ADHD medications for children — a stance that’s already generating pushback from some pediatricians.
Too hot for Florida?: It takes a lot to trigger a heat advisory in the Sunshine State. This week, 43 of Florida’s 67 counties made the list.
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This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Florida TODAY: Moon dust, hurricane evacuation flights, kids’ meds
Reporting by Randi Atwood, Tallahassee Democrat / Tallahassee Democrat
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