Tag: Space agriculture
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Moss Survives Nine Months Outside the ISS and Finds a Way to Grow on Earth
Introduction: A Tiny Plant Endures the Extreme In a striking demonstration of resilience, researchers recently exposed moss spores to the harsh conditions outside the International Space Station (ISS) for nine months. The experiment aimed to understand how simple life forms withstand radiation, temperature fluctuations, vacuum, and microgravity. The results were surprising: the moss exhibited remarkable…
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Moss’s Incredible Space Survival: A Green marvel Beyond the ISS
How a Tiny Plant Outlasted Harsh Space Conditions In a remarkable demonstration of resilience, moss spores reportedly survived nine months in the harsh environment of space, lingering outside the International Space Station (ISS) before making their way back to Earth. This achievement challenges our assumptions about what kinds of life can endure the vacuum, radiation,…
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Space-Resilience: Moss Survives 9 Months Outside the ISS, Defying Harsh Space
Space Moss Defies the Odds In a striking display of resilience, a certain type of moss managed to endure a 9-month sojourn outside the International Space Station (ISS). The achievement, reported by Japanese researchers, offers fresh insight into how simple life forms cope with the vacuum, freezing temperatures, intense ultraviolet radiation, and near-zero oxygen found…
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Moss in Space: Moss Spores Survive Nine-Month Ride on ISS Exterior
Introduction: A Tiny Toughness for Space Agriculture In a surprising turn for space biology, researchers report that spores of moss have endured a nine-month journey on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS). The resilience of moss, particularly the species Physcomitrella patens (spreading earthmoss), could unlock new ways to turn barren moonscapes and martian…
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Moss in Space: Spore Survival on the ISS and the Future of Space Agriculture
Intro: Moss makes a cosmic comeback In a surprising turn for space biology, scientists report that spores of the moss Physcomitrella patens, commonly known as spreading earthmoss, endured a nine-month journey on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS). The resilient micro-forms, typically found clinging to damp Earthly substrates, demonstrated a remarkable tolerance to…
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Moss in Space: Surviving the Nine-Month Ride on the Outside ISS Could Shape Future Space Agriculture
Moss on a Cosmic Mission In a striking demonstration of resilience, a population of moss spores endured a nine-month voyage on the outside of the International Space Station. The hardy moss is a relative newcomer to the idea of space agriculture, but botanists say its survival could unlock new ways to turn barren planetary dust…
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NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,168: Key Space Life Science Findings from October 2025
Overview of the Current Awareness List The NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,168 (3 October 2025) compiles space life science research outcomes connected to NASA-supported work. This digest highlights advances in physiology under gravity or microgravity, countermeasures for health in space, and innovations in life sciences research methods that could reshape long-duration missions. Readers will…
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From space science to dinner plates: Reimagining indoor farming
Why indoor farming is on the global radar Extreme weather events—from heavy rains to heat waves and droughts—are increasingly threatening crop yields around the world. In response, researchers are reimagining how we grow food indoors. The goal is simple but powerful: produce reliable, nutritious crops anywhere, year-round, while using far less land and water. This…
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From space science to dinner plates: Reimagining the future of farming indoors
Introduction: a new blueprint for growing food As extreme weather—heavy rainfall, heat waves and droughts—and a rapidly changing climate threaten global crop yields, scientists are reimagining how we grow food. An international team from the University of Adelaide, the University of Cambridge, the University of Western Australia and NASA has outlined a bold vision for…
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From Space Science to Dinner Plates: Reimagining the Future of Indoor Farming
Overview: From space experiments to dinner plates Extreme weather events—from deluges to heat waves—are increasingly threatening crop yields around the world. In response, an international collaboration involving the University of Adelaide, the University of Cambridge, the University of Western Australia and NASA has reimagined how we grow food, turning space-inspired science into practical farming solutions.…