Scientists want to farm oxygen from the Martian soil - Digital Trends

One of the dangers humans face when exploring Mars is the toxic chemicals in the soil. However, these chemicals could also be key to producing usable oxygen.

Of the many dangers future human explorers will face on Mars, one of the most troublesome is the toxic chemicals that exist in the Martian soil or regolith. But these chemicals aren’t only a hindranc… [+2454 chars]

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