Mon. 05/16 - Plants Grown In Moon Dust

Cool Stuff Daily · May 16, 2022 · 18m

Plants have successfully been grown in moon dust for the first time. Plus, McDonald’s is officially closing all of their restaurants in Russia––why that’s a big deal. A new site that will tell you how much your current home, or one you’re looking to buy, is at risk of wildfires. And underwear that can protect you from STIs.

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Plants will grow in lunar regolith, but they don't like it (Ars Technica)

Researchers Grew Tiny Plants in Moon Dirt Collected Decades Ago (Wired)

Moon soil used…