Lab-grown lichens may aid future space manufacturing

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Scientists at Imperial College London are engineering fast-growing 'synthetic lichens' — usually found as a crusty growth on rocks and trees — that use carbon dioxide and light to help make useful chemicals. The work could aid the production of food during space missions. #science #lichens #spacemissions #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en