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


5/20/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 9 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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