Scientists inspired by The Martian find 'super potato' that can grow on Mars

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March 30, 2017 at 07:58PM

Scientists in Peru conducted experiments similar to those in the 2015 Matt Damon film, by creating similar growing conditions to those on Mars

Could potatoes one day support human life on Mars?

Scientists in Peru have used a simulator that mimics the harsh conditions on the Red Planet to successfully grow a small potato plant.

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