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Lab Notes: What can we grow on the Moon?

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The Science Show
Published
Apr 9, 2026
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646
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Summary

The main aim of NASA's Artemis program is to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon — so what will we eat? And can food be actually be grown there? You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more. Get in touch with us: [email protected] Featuring: Matthew Gilliham, director the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space at Adelaide University This episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.