A Texas undergrad is investigating how to grow vegetables on Mars — and has cultivated test samples of English peas in simulated Martian soil, with fertilizer from fly larvae.

The soil and water of Mars are normally too harsh for crops, but research led by a then-high school sophomore finds that alfalfa plants and photosynthetic bacteria might help make Martian soil and ...

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A Texas undergrad is investigating how to grow vegetables on Mars — and has cultivated test samples of English peas in simulated Martian soil, with fertilizer from fly larvae.

Space exploration presents extraordinary challenges, from ensuring astronaut health to providing reliable food sources. As NASA advances its missions beyond Earth’s orbit, researchers like Dr. Gioia ...

This ancient agricultural technique may increase yields of some plants on the Red Planet.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk made bold predictions about human life on Mars in a series of social media posts on Saturday.

A Texas undergrad is investigating how to grow vegetables on Mars — and has cultivated test samples of English peas in simulated Martian soil, with fertilizer from fly larvae.