Time for #moon - based #hummus and #pita?
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260312020101.htm #astronomy #astronauts #nasa

Scientists have grown chickpeas in simulated moon soil, offering a promising step toward farming on the lunar surface. Researchers mixed moon-like regolith with worm-produced compost and helpful fungi that protect plants from toxic metals. The combination allowed chickpeas to grow and produce a harvest in soil that normally cannot support plant life. Scientists now need to confirm the crops are safe and nutritious for astronauts.
How do we protect #astronauts on their way to the Moon or Mars? π One of the biggest unseen threats in space are Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCRs).
To tackle this challenge, our Space Radiation Physics group at GSI/FAIR has teamed up with the #EuropeanSpaceAgency to build Europeβs first GCR simulator β right here in #Darmstadt. π
Youβre an interested student? π©βπ¬π¨βπ Apply to the "ESA-FAIR Space Radiation School" 2026 π https://www.gsi.de/work/forschung/biophysik/esa-summer-school_1
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