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2017 Was a Garbage Year, But It Showed Us We Can Viably Escape to Mars

MARS OR BUST

From newborn earthworms to poop removal technology, the year laid the groundwork for the future space travelers among us.

Tanya Basu
Tanya Basu 

Senior Editor, Science

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Tanya Basu

Tanya Basu

Senior Editor, Science

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