Produced by: Manoj Kumar
It was revealed that future Mars homes could be built using human blood, raising unsettling questions about survival on the Red Planet.
Researchers at the University of Tehran developed “AstroCrete,” a durable mix of Martian regolith and human serum albumin, published in Acta Astronautica.
Historical parallels to the ancient Romans, who used blood in construction, underscore the durability of this unconventional material.
Martian settlers would donate blood, urine, and sweat to create homes, with one person able to produce enough materials for a small dwelling in about 72 weeks.
Health risks like anemia and weakened immunity from frequent donations pose significant challenges to this audacious plan.
The idea of extracting bodily fluids for construction raises ethical concerns about the physical and emotional toll on settlers.
AstroCrete, 300% stronger than standard Martian concrete, offers an efficient solution to the challenges of extraterrestrial construction.
Other options being explored include bioengineering with bacteria, robotic assembly, and Martian sulfur-based cement.
The shocking reality: to survive on Mars, humans may need to literally bleed, sweat, and cry for shelter—a chilling price for interplanetary living.