Future plastic habitats on Mars could be created from locally grown algae that could then host more algae-growing operations. The first step of such a circular system has been shown to work in ...

CARBONDALE, Ill. — It might sound like something out of a science fiction story, but it's all-too-real for a team of Illinois students. A group of students from Southern Illinois University Carbondale ...

Landing on Mars once felt like a distant dream. Now, space agencies have sent rovers and landers to explore the Red Planet for decades. Scientists worldwide are thinking about how to make Mars a ...

Of the many challenges involved in sending humans on the journey to Mars, figuring out how to pack enough food for such a lengthy trip looms large. Of course, astronauts will need food on their way to ...

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - A group of students led by a researcher in southern Illinois are working on a project that could be used to grow crops in space. For the past seven months, the AlgaeUnlocked ...

Have you noticed the many ponds and backwater areas that are covered with green scum? The fishermen are upset because this scum fouls up their fishing lines and boat motors. Those who have fish tanks, ...