Scientists are experimenting with ways to make lunar soil capable of being used for agriculture in the hopes that humankind will one day establish long-term bases on the moon.

Researchers from the state-run Chinese Academy of Sciences discovered that the minerals in this 'moon soil' contain large amounts of ... The Best Cartoons on Donald Trump. June 16, 2025, at 11: ...

Scientists develop new method to convert Moon soil into drinking water. Technique may help produce enough drinking water for 50 astronauts for one day, researchers say . Vishwam Sankaran.

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While previous missions to the Moon as well as studies of lunar soil, or regolith, have revealed the widespread presence of water on Earth’s closest neighbour, the content is still very low ...

Researchers grew tobacco in soil samples taken from the Moon in a major breakthrough . Andrew Griffin. Thursday 09 November 2023 18:30 GMT. Comments.

Bricks for simulated moon soil. The Moon’s environment is exceptionally harsh, presenting significant challenges for any potential human habitation.

Microbes could help unlock vital nutrients in lunar soil to one day help farms sustain astronaut crews on the moon, a new study reports. ... Related: Scientists grow 1st plants in moon soil.

“The Moon doesn’t have soil like Earth does,” Atkin said. “On Earth, the soil has organic material filled with nutrients and microorganisms, which support plant growth.

NASA has proposed shooting at the moon to further our understanding of what it's made of. The out-of-this-world plan would involve an astronaut or rover using a special gun to shoot sensors into ...

Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.

In 2020, China’s Chang’e-5 mission retrieved lunar samples. Researchers have discovered that the minerals in this "moon soil" contain large amounts of hydrogen.