NASA explores mealworms and crickets as the next astronaut food source

NASA is exploring edible insects like mealworms and crickets for long-duration space missions to the Moon and Mars. These protein-rich creatures offer a sustainable food source, requiring minimal resources and converting waste into edible biomass. Scientists are developing methods to farm them in microgravity, aiming for self-sustaining food cycles that could revolutionize space exploration and even benefit Earth.