How will cosmic radiation and the harsh conditions of space help us grow better crops for global food security on Earth?
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are running an experiment to find out, and we need your help to tell the story.
In November 2022, the IAEA and FAO sent seeds to the International Space Station (ISS). These seeds are being exposed to cosmic radiation, microgravity and extreme temperatures, an experiment that could lead to the development of new crop varieties that can withstand the ravages of climate change on Earth. The goal is to improve food security and nutrition for people around the world.
