The quest to figure out farming on Mars

Exploring the challenge of cultivating crops onMars, researchers delve into the toxic perchlorates that litter Martian soil. Innovations focus on transforming this hostile regolith into arable land using unique microbial solutions. Meanwhile, the environmental implications of perchlorate pollution are examined, revealing both its industrial history and its impact on Earth’s groundwater. The quest to make food production feasible for future Martian settlers intertwines with sustainable practices that aim to protect our own planet.