The material, dubbed “StarCrete”, is made from planetary dust found on the surface of Mars, potato starch, & a pinch of salt. Blood & urine were considered as binding agents initially by the team, but it was rejected. The new material was developed in response to the challenges of transporting expensive building materials to off-world locations like Mars. A startup called DeakinBio has been launched by the team behind the discovery, & aims to improve StarCrete for use on Earth as a more sustainable alternative to traditional concrete. The starch, which is produced for food, serves as a binding agent … Continue reading Scientists Create New Super-Strong Concrete Made From Mars Dust And Potato Starch