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science1 day ago

Earth's air drifts to the Moon for billions of years, new study suggests

New simulations and Apollo lunar samples indicate Earth’s atmospheric particles (oxygen, nitrogen and other volatiles) have been transported to the Moon by the solar wind interacting with Earth’s magnetic field for billions of years, embedding in lunar soil. This challenges the idea that the Moon’s volatiles come mainly from the Sun or from its formation, suggesting a long‑running Earth–Moon chemical exchange with implications for understanding Earth’s ancient atmosphere and for future lunar resource use.

via CNN|
#earth-atmosphere#lunar-soil#magnetosphere
science29 days ago

Earth's Atmosphere and Water Contributions Make the Moon More Habitable

New research suggests that Earth's atmosphere has been gradually leaking particles, including water and nitrogen, to the Moon over billions of years, facilitated by Earth's magnetic field, which acts more like a guiding rail than a shield. These particles are preserved in lunar soil, creating a long-term archive of Earth's atmospheric history and potentially providing resources for future lunar exploration.

via Earth.com|
#earth-atmosphere#lunar-soil#magnetic-field
science3 months ago

Scientists Confirm Tea Can Be Grown on the Moon

British researchers from the University of Kent successfully grew tea plants in lunar soil simulants under space-like conditions, marking a significant step in space agriculture and demonstrating potential for sustaining long-term lunar missions, although plants did not grow in Martian soil. The study also offers insights into growing crops in harsh environments on Earth, with implications for future lunar bases and climate resilience.

via theregister.com|
#lunar-soil#moon-farming#science
science5 months ago

Lunar Soil's Hidden Power Could Enable Sustainable Moon Colonies

Scientists have developed a solar-powered system that extracts water from lunar soil and converts CO₂ into oxygen and fuel, potentially enabling sustainable moon colonies by reducing reliance on Earth for resources. Despite environmental challenges, this breakthrough offers promising prospects for future lunar exploration and self-sustaining bases.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#co2-conversion#lunar-soil#moon-colonies
science-and-technology5 months ago

Revolutionary Moon Soil Tech Converts Lunar Dust into Fuel, Water, and Oxygen for Space Missions

Chinese scientists have developed a groundbreaking technology that converts lunar soil into fuel and oxygen using a photothermal process, potentially enabling sustainable human presence on the moon by reducing reliance on Earth resources, despite challenges like soil variability and environmental extremes.

via Rude Baguette|
#fuel-and-oxygen-production#lunar-soil#moon-technology
science5 months ago

Scientists Develop Lunar Soil System to Extract Water, Oxygen, and Fuel

Chinese researchers have developed a new photothermal method to extract water from lunar soil and convert it into fuel, potentially supporting long-term human presence on the Moon. Their approach, tested on Moon samples from China's Chang'E-5 mission, could reduce costs and infrastructure complexity for lunar resource utilization, despite challenges posed by the Moon's harsh environment. This advancement highlights China's growing capabilities in space exploration and its potential to establish a sustainable lunar base by 2035.

via Futurism|
#chinese-space-program#lunar-soil#moon
science-and-technology5 months ago

Lunar Soil Could Sustain Human Life and Support Bases

Scientists have developed a new technique to extract water and produce fuel from lunar soil, potentially enabling sustainable lunar bases by reducing the need to transport resources from Earth, using solar energy to power the process. While successful in the lab, further research is needed to address challenges of applying this technology on the Moon's surface.

via IFLScience|
#lunar-soil#moon-base#science-and-technology
science-and-technology1 year ago

China Experiments with Lunar Soil for Moon Base Construction

China is advancing its lunar ambitions by testing the feasibility of constructing a Moon base using bricks made from lunar soil. A cargo rocket has delivered brick samples to the Tiangong space station for exposure tests, aiming to assess their durability in harsh lunar conditions. This initiative is part of China's plan to establish a permanent Moon base by 2035, leveraging local resources to reduce costs. The project is a joint effort with Russia and involves multiple international partners, while similar efforts are underway by the US and Europe.

via Phys.org|
#3d-printing#china#lunar-soil
science-and-technology2 years ago

Revolutionary Breakthrough: Moon-like Soil Transformed into Fertile Ground for Agriculture

Chinese scientists have discovered that introducing special bacteria into moon-like soil can increase its fertility, making it suitable for agriculture. By treating the soil with three different types of bacteria, the researchers found that plants grew better and had increased access to phosphorus, an essential nutrient. This breakthrough could pave the way for future greenhouses on the moon, reducing the need for transporting food, water, and oxygen from Earth. The study highlights the potential of using lunar regolith to sustain long-term human presence on the moon.

via VOA Learning English|
#bacteria#future-space-exploration#lunar-soil
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Bacteria's Lunar Role: Fertilizing Soil for Thriving Plants and Future Agriculture"

Researchers at China Agricultural University have discovered that adding bacteria to simulated lunar regolith, or moon soil, can increase its fertility for plant growth. By adding three types of bacteria to volcanic material, the researchers found that the soil became more acidic, releasing phosphorus and making it available for plants. The treated soil resulted in plants with stronger roots, longer stems, and larger leaves compared to untreated samples. This finding could be crucial for future lunar missions, as it offers a potential solution for growing food on the moon.

via Phys.org|
#agriculture#bacteria#fertility