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Scientists are exploring whether beneficial fungi could help transform the barren soils of Mars and the Moon into environments capable of supporting agriculture.
By supplying nutrients and helping plants cope with extreme conditions, these microscopic organisms may become a key tool for growing food beyond Earth. The research offers a promising path toward self-sustaining lunar and Martian settlements, reducing the need to transport large amounts of resources from our planet.
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By supplying nutrients and helping plants cope with extreme conditions, these microscopic organisms may become a key tool for growing food beyond Earth. The research offers a promising path toward self-sustaining lunar and Martian settlements, reducing the need to transport large amounts of resources from our planet.
Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs.
This episode includes AI-generated content.