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Farming on Mars Gets Boost With First Earthworms Born in ‘Mars’ Soil

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A significant breakthrough in understanding whether humans can sustain life on Mars.

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Living on Mars just became a bit more realistic after a team was able to produce two healthy earthworms in simulated Martian soil, Space.com reported Monday.

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