<ul><li>Researchers from Iran’s Kharazmi University have proposed using human blood and other bodily fluids in the construction of homes on Mars.</li><li>The researchers experimented with various combinations of Martian regolith and other additives to create strong concrete or bricks for onsite construction on Mars.</li><li>They identified sulfur-based concrete and AstroCrete, a modern form of Roman concrete containing human-sourced ingredients, as potential materials for building on Mars.</li><li>AstroCrete, made from Martian regolith and human serum albumin (HAS) found in blood plasma, could be produced with enough HAS from a single astronaut in about 72 weeks.</li></ul>

Researchers propose building homes on Mars with human blood

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