Farming on Mars? The Martian Raises Questions About Soil

Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 12:50 in Earth & Climate

In the recent sci-fi hit, The Martian, the main character, astronaut Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon), manages to grow potatoes on the planet with a mix of ingenuity, science, and a bit of Hollywood make-believe. Could it work?

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