IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Researchers have developed a synthetic lichen system that can autonomously 3D print structures on Mars using local resources. 🌱 The system mimics natural lichens through a symbiotic relationship between fungi and cyanobacteria, eliminating the need for human intervention. 🧱 By using Martian regolith, the technology offers a sustainable alternative to transporting … Continue reading This Alien-Like Lichen Could Build Martian Cities—Synthetic Organism 3D Prints Homes Straight from Red Planet Soil