Synthetic lichens could transform Martian dust into self-growing habitats for future Mars bases and 3D printed buildings.

China’s Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission could bring Red Planet rocks back to Earth as early as 2031—years ahead of competing U.S.-European efforts ...

Innovative microbial technology allows for autonomous 3D printing on Mars, using Martian materials to create sustainable ...

UCF physicist Dr. Ramses Ramirez has a plan to warm Mars using nanotechnology and "dust fountains" to make future ...

Scientists have created living communities of bacteria and fungi that could survive in protective habitats on the Red Planet.

Imagine printing your Martian home from dust, sunlight, and a bit of biology. A new synthetic lichen system uses fungi and bacteria to grow building materials directly from Martian soil, completely ...

The dream of living on Mars has been around for decades, often featured in science fiction books and movies. But with successful Mars landings and continued exploration, scientists are now taking ...