2022.09.04

One Small Sprout

Scientists grow first-ever seedlings in Apollo moon dirt

Arabidopsis grows from simulated (left) and actual lunar soil (right). Source: UF/IFAS/Tyler Jones

Arabidopsis grows from simulated (left) and actual lunar soil (right). Source: UF/IFAS/Tyler Jones

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