Over 100 years of Antarctic agriculture is helping scientists grow food in space - The Conversation


5/20/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago
by Daniella McCahey

Scientists just grew plants in soil from the Moon, but Antarctica has long provided researchers with the perfect place to test their agricultural techniques for a future in space.

Figuring out how to feed people in space is a major part of a larger effort to demonstrate the viability of long-term human habitation of extraterrestrial environments. On May 12, 2022, a team of sci… [+7542 chars]

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