Learn how water bears (tardigrades) reacted to simulated Martian regolith, what the results reveal about toxic compounds in Martian soil, and why washing the soil could help future space missions grow food.
Tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, are famous for surviving almost anything. In their dormant state, the microscopic animals have endured the vacuum of space, extreme cold, and i… [+4330 chars]
