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Could Astronauts Grow Rice on the Moon?

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July 9, 2026 • 48 views
Original source: Universe Today

Scientists in Japan have built a low power device that pulls nitrogen straight from the air and turns it into fertiliser, then used it to successfully grow rice in simulated lunar soil. Along the way, they stumbled on an unexpected bonus that could make crops both healthier and better suited to life...

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