bacteria on mars

Could a toxic chemical in Mars dirt help us build a Red Planet base?

By Keith Cooper Published 5 February 26

Perchlorate, a toxic substance found in Mars dirt, could help the bacterium Sporosarcina pasteurii strengthen bonds between particles of regolith.

Could future astronauts build houses on Mars with bacteria?

By Julian Dossett Published 2 December 25

Would you like to live in a house on Mars made with Earth bacteria and Martian rocks?

Building a home on Mars … with bacteria?

By Chelsea Gohd Published 22 April 22

Imagine a home on Mars. Is it filled with bacteria?

Should We Send Bacteria to Mars Before Humans?

By Chelsea Gohd Published 26 November 19

Could humanity's future on Mars be built on a foundation of … bacteria?

Marsquakes Could Potentially Support Red Planet Life

By Charles Q. Choi Published 22 September 16