SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 6, 2024TechSpot

Scientists discover that sand on Mars and the Moon can be turned into building blocks for space settlements

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Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have developed a method to create strong, electrically conductive bricks from Martian and lunar sand using carbon nanotubes. This breakthrough could enable sustainable space settlements and improve Earth-based construction, potentially reducing concrete usage and CO2 emissions by up to 40%.

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