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Aerogel Greenhouses for Mars?

Scientists are exploring how aerogel, a translucent, Styrofoam-like material, could be used as a building material on Mars.

July 15, 2019

Scientists are exploring how aerogel, a translucent, Styrofoam-like material, could be used as a building material on Mars. Aerogel retains heat; structures built with it could raise temperatures enough to melt water ice on the Martian surface.

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