New research outlines the steps necessary to use plants for full bioregenerative life-support systems. Such systems can sustain the presence of humans on extra-terrestrial surfaces.

Plants could play a central role in sustaining human life on the Moon, Mars and beyond, according to a new international Viewpoint.

Imagine harvesting fresh vegetables and strawberries while gazing at the Moon’s barren surface or Mars’ red landscape. This futuristic scenario is becoming increasingly possible, thanks to ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The discovery of life on Mars is a tad closer than ever before. This month, NASA announced the discovery of signs of life on the red planet in deposits of clay and silt in a canyon.