Studying lunar and martian regolith is critical for enabling sustainable space agriculture and long-term human presence beyond Earth. This research from Harrison Coker and Julie Howe shows that regolith can release essential plant nutrients and valuable elements, potentially strengthening bioregenerative life support systems that recycle waste into food production.
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