Wednesday, 16 January 2019

Seeds Have Sprouted on the Moon for the First Time

Seeds Have Sprouted on the Moon for the First Time

China’s miniature biosphere experiment has yielded sprouting cotton seeds, and they are the first plants to germinate on the Moon—an important first step in creating a viable, self-sustaining lunar colony. China’s Chang’e 4 lander arrived on the Moon’s far side on January 3, 2018. Among its cargo is a miniature lunar biosphere developed by scientists at Chongqing University. This experiment consists of a 7-inch-long, airtight container filled with soil, air, water, various seeds, yeast, and fruit fly eggs.
Read more: https://gizmodo.com/seeds-have-sprouted-on-the-moon-for-the-first-time-1831767708?source=Snapzu

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