Scientists find a way to grow plants in complete darkness using 'artificial photosynthesis' - Daily Mail

University of California, Riverside researchers used a two-step chemical process to convert carbon dioxide, electricity and water into acetate - a form of the main component of vinegar.

If humankind is to one day make the interplanetary jump from Earth to Mars then the ability to grow plants on the Red Planet will be vital.  Matt Damon found a way in the 2015 blockbuster The Martia… [+7478 chars]

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