Moss spores survived in outer space for a majority of 2022, and could even reproduce as usual when they were eventually returned to Earth, according to a new study from researchers who say their ...

A European viper lies coiled on a patch of moss, blending naturally with the forest floor. Its head is raised slightly as it observes its surroundings with alert attention. The image highlights ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A structure fire was reported at Reptile Gardens in Rapid City around 1:30 a.m. Friday, according to the Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department. The fire was primarily on the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While it may appear humble, Earth’s moss is built darn tough. It ...

"This study demonstrates the astonishing resilience of life that originated on Earth." This little plant is a lot tougher than it looks. Researchers exposed moss spores to the harsh environment of ...

Here’s how scientists are solving the “dinosaur death pose” mystery and others. This specimen of the bird-like dinosaur Archaeopteryx exhibits what paleontologists call the dinosaur death pose or the ...

Space is a harsh environment: it's a vacuum with freezing temperatures, super high ultraviolet radiation and, of course, almost no oxygen. But Japanese researchers have found a type of moss that doesn ...

The moss spores germinated after enduring space outside of the ISS. Dr. Chang-hyun Maeng and Maika Kobayashi, CC BY-SA Mosses are shockingly tough. Some live in Earth’s most extreme environments, ...

In an extraordinary display of biological resilience, moss spores survived for nine months outside the International Space Station. The spores were then returned to Earth, where 86 percent germinated ...

The best bottle cages? How much difference can they make? Well, there's more to them than meets the eye, though I will admit they are all relatively similar in terms of functionality. Below I've ...

Had our existing deck rescreened and updated. The door was removed and replaced with sliding screens, which left a 3.5” high threshold which did not meet building code. The local building inspector ...

Mixed Martial Arts, better known as MMA, is a fascinating world for those who understand it. However, there is a large percentage of people who are not quite aware of what MMA or UFC is. Given the ...