IISc team's bacteria-based method may help repair cracked bricks on Moon

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have developed a method using Sporosarcina pasteurii bacteria to repair cracks in bricks used on the Moon. The bacteria-based slurry strengthens the bricks by converting urea into calcium carbonate and guar gum, making the structures more resilient to extreme lunar temperatures.