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Radiation Pharmacies: Developing On-Site Drug Production on Mars

A look at synthetic biology and compact reactors for producing pharmaceuticals in situ. A look at synthetic biology and compact reactors for producing pharmaceuticals in situ When the first long-term Mars settlers arrive, they’ll face a pharmaceutical logistics nightmare. A simple infection, a broken bone, or chronic condition management on Earth becomes exponentially more complex when…

Mars Colony

Mars Colonies: How Close Are We to Living on the Red Planet?

The Dream of a Second Home For decades, Mars has captured humanity’s imagination as our most likely second home. From the first blurry telescope images to detailed photos sent by rovers like Curiosity and Perseverance, the Red Planet has evolved from a mystery to a serious candidate for colonization. But how close are we—really—to establishing…