Scientists Grow Plants in Lunar Soil for the First Time

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesMay 16, 2022, 7:16 pm328 pts
For the first time ever, scientists have grown plants in soil samples collected from the Moon fifty years ago, a feat that could have implications not only for prolonged space exploration, but for plants trying to thrive in harsh conditions on our planet. During the study, which was funded by NASA, University…

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