US EditionBioplastic Habitats Could Sustain Algae Growth for Space Colonization
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Bioplastic habitats could sustain algae growth for space colonization
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 07, 2025 In a step toward sustainable extraterrestrial living, researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have demonstrated that green algae can thrive in bioplastic shelters under Mars-like conditions. The findings point to a future in which space habitats can grow-and even regenerate-using biological materials. The team, led by Robin Wordsworth, P
Researchers are revealing the possibility of building habitats on Mars thanks to a bioplastic made from algae, which could transform Martian colonization and reduce the need to transport materials from the Earth.
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The study aims to test the possibility of building sustainable habitats to support human life in space.
If humans ever want to live on Mars, we first need to solve a gigantic problem: how do you build a habitable environment without shipping thousands and thousands of kilos of building materials from Earth? This is extremely expensive and logistically nearly impossible. But salvation may come from an unexpected source… Researchers from […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .
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