Crawfish soup on Mars? US fears over China’s scientific ambitions raised in Senate hearing

Republicans point to Beijing’s rising research spending, while Democrats warn Trump’s funding cuts could erode America’s ability to compete Dressed in a large red crawfish costume, the young scientist described work on enzymes that could break down crawfish shells, allowing the material to be reused in a future circular economy on Mars. The researcher assumed Chinese astronauts would eventually reach the planet – and would want spicy crawfish soup when they did, Endy said. The discarded shells could then be turned into other useful materials, including fabric. “That’s what we’re competing with,” Endy said. “The vibe is good in Beijing.”

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