"Revolutionary 'Cosmic Concrete' for Mars Habitat Construction"
Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed a new type of concrete called "StarCrete" that could be used to construct habitats on Mars. The material is made from ordinary starch and simulated extraterrestrial regolith, and could be a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional concrete used on Earth. The surplus starch produced as food for astronauts could be used for construction, simplifying the mission and making it cheaper and more feasible. The compressive strength of the lunar and Martian StarCrete surpasses most other proposed technology solutions despite being a relatively low-energy process.