Shubhanshu Shukla, IISc-IISER team, find how brick-building bacteria react to toxin in Martian soil Scientists have discovered that perchlorate, a chemical previously thought harmful to Martian life, can actually strengthen bacteria-made "space bricks." Researchers found that under specific conditions, this compound aids in creating more robust building materials from Martian soil. This breakthrough offers a sustainable alternative to traditional cement for construction on the Red Planet and Earth. #Shubhanshu_Shukla #IISc-IISER_team #space_bricks #soil_Scientists #Martian_life #strengthen_bacteria-made #Martian_soil #brick-building_bacteria #bacteria_react #chemical_previously
