Life's capacity to survive in simulated lunar and Martian soils has been explored in two papers published in Scientific ...

A new study shows how simulated Mars dust affects tardigrades, offering insight into space farming and contamination risks.

Their findings suggest that these tiny creatures might help us understand both how to grow food on the Red Planet and how to guard against contamination from Earth. Researchers exposed two tardigrade ...

Learn how recycled sewage may help turn moon and Mars soil into fertile ground for growing food in space.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The discovery of life on Mars is a tad closer than ever before. This month, NASA announced the discovery of signs of life on the red planet in deposits of clay and silt in a canyon.

Imagine harvesting fresh vegetables and strawberries while gazing at the Moon’s barren surface or Mars’ red landscape. This futuristic scenario is becoming increasingly possible, thanks to ...