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Engineered yeast and sand could build Mars shelters, paper says
Original: Mars shelter problem can be solved with engineered yeast, gelatin and sand: paper
A new research paper proposes solving the problem of shelter construction on Mars using engineered yeast, gelatin and sand, combining biology with locally available Martian material. The approach would let settlers grow building materials on site rather than hauling heavy construction supplies from Earth, a major obstacle for crewed missions to the red planet.
Why now: Renewed interest in Mars settlement plans as research on sustainable off-world construction techniques emerges.
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- Mars shelter problem can be solved with engineered yeast, gelatin and sand: paper · South China Morning Post
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