"Kombucha Breakthrough: Potential for Life on Mars Revealed"

Scientists at the European Space Agency (ESA) have been studying kombucha cultures to assess their resilience in space and have found that they hold great promise for supporting humans on the Moon and Mars. The multi-species mixes of bacteria and yeast in kombucha can form biofilms, which are able to withstand extreme temperatures and radiation. These biofilms could potentially be used to shield organisms during longer space journeys and could also generate oxygen, making them self-sustaining life support systems for space settlements. The study of these microorganisms could also help develop radiation-protection strategies for astronauts and prevent contamination between Earth and other planets.