The Redder Planet

Human Red Blood Cells   (Image by John Alan Elson) 

The Red Planet may get even redder in the not-so-distant future.  Astronaut blood is being considered as a binder for making Martian bricks.

Transporting even one brick to Mars would cost a fortune.  Scientists are therefore hoping to create building blocks with a literal dash of human blood, sweat, tears and urine. 

These ingredients, when mixed with Martian soil, could form a substance that is stronger than concrete.  It’s been officially termed AstroCrete, but you can call it “blood-curdling.”

Resources

https://scitechdaily.com/using-astronaut-blood-and-space-dust-to-make-cosmic-concrete-for-affordable-housing-on-mars/#google_vignette

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