Irish Find A Way To Make Bricks On Mars

Yet again Irish innovation leads the world.

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Irish Researchers Develop Novel Technology to Build on Mars

A team of researchers from Trinity College Dublin’s Amber research center has developed a groundbreaking method to create construction materials for the Moon and Mars. By utilizing local regolith—loose dust and rocks—and combining it with carbon nanotubes, they can create durable blocks as strong as granite.

These blocks require minimal resources from Earth, needing only small quantities of water and additives. Unlike previous attempts that required high temperatures (300°C), this new method works at a much lower 70°C. Additionally, the blocks can conduct electricity and monitor their structural integrity.

This innovative technology could play a pivotal role in establishing semi-permanent habitats on extraterrestrial surfaces, offering a more efficient and sustainable approach to space construction. It represents a major leap forward in humanity's push for interplanetary colonisation.

Read More: - https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/regolith-building-mars-amber

More Proof That Ireland Can Be Innovative On A Global Scale- Discover Stripe's Inspiring Success Story!

In an era where technological giants are often assumed to emerge only from Silicon Valley, Stripe stands as a shining beacon of Irish innovation and global competitiveness. Co-founded by Irish brothers Patrick and John Collison in 2010, Stripe has rapidly grown from a humble startup to a dominant force in the financial technology sector, proving that Irish businesses can indeed compete on the world stage.

Patrick Collison (Stripe) at the conferece "Disrupt Europe:" - Editorial credit: 360b / Shutterstock.