Mars astronauts could live in houses made of yeast and jello, say scientists

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Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/offbeat/2026/09/11/mars-astronauts-could-live-in-houses-made-of-yeast-and-jello-say-scientists/5295931 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49683844 Points: 5 # Comments: 1…

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  • Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/offbeat/2026/09/11/mars-astronauts-could-live-in-houses-made-of-yeast-and-jello-say-scientists/5295931 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49683844 Points: 5 # Comments: 1…
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