Because it is farther away from the Sun ... use Mars’s natural resources to grow food. Mars’s atmosphere consists mostly of carbon dioxide, an essential gas for plant survival, and Martian soil has ...

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that certain lichen species can survive Mars-like conditions, including exposure to ionising radiation, while maintaining a metabolically active ...

The findings suggest lichens could potentially survive on Mars, offering insights into extraterrestrial microbial survival and adaptation. Further long-term studies are recommended. This summary ...