Exploring the composition of Martian regolith and its potential as a resource for terraforming Mars, including the presence of iron, sulfur, organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and oxygen. Discussing the role of phosphorus in DNA and the importance of minerals like clay and gypsum for soil and plant growth on Mars.
Can we grow food on Mars? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Paul Mecurio learn about a new NASA project "Plant Trek" and the challenges of surviving on other planets with astrobiologist Kennda Lynch.
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