Water Bears Struggle in Simulated Martian Soil, But a Simple Rinse Changes Everything

Learn how water bears (tardigrades) reacted to simulated Martian regolith, what the results reveal about toxic compounds in Martian soil, and why washing the soil could help future space missions grow food.

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