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?