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- Wed Jul 27, 2022 5:53 pm
- Forum: Myrmecology, Laboratory/Field Work, Publications, Documentaries
- Topic: Ants in Martian Soil
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Re: Ants in Martian Soil
Its just like living in a lunar habitat here on earth can't be an exact simulation. That is the purpose of the analog experiments we do here on earth. We try to get as close as we can with what we have. I'll be growing mushrooms in Martian simulated regolith to see how they fertilize the soil. We ar...
- Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:42 am
- Forum: Myrmecology, Laboratory/Field Work, Publications, Documentaries
- Topic: Ants in Martian Soil
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Re: Ants in Martian Soil
There is a company that makes lunar and martian analog soil. https://exolithsimulants.com/ I am using some in a research study now using mushrooms to digest plastic and fertilize martian regolith. I was just thinking about my next research since I am quickly learning I am not a mycologist.
- Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:23 pm
- Forum: Myrmecology, Laboratory/Field Work, Publications, Documentaries
- Topic: Ants in Martian Soil
- Replies: 5
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Ants in Martian Soil
I am working on a project where I will be growing mushrooms and plants in a combination of Martian regolith and packaging materials. I will be living in a lunar habitat(on earth) and doing this research. I am waiting on my Martian regolith to arrive in the mail and this got me thinking if anyone has...