New findings shed light on the mechanisms behind a natural purification process and identify the key microbial "teammates" ...

Researchers recently mounted moss spores on the exterior of the International Space Station during the Tanpopo 4 mission for 283 days (roughly nine months). The goal was to figure out if Earth-based ...

Most outdoor gardening activities have now come to a halt for the winter in Greater Columbus. There just isn’t a lot of gardening to be done right now unless you are tending to some cool-season ...

The humble clumps of moss that grow on garden walls and between the cracks of sidewalks are hardy enough to survive the rigors of space, a new experiment found, and that means the velvety green stuff ...

For nine months in 2022, moss lived in space. It wasn’t in a lab aboard the International Space Station, like other gardening experiments conducted in orbit — rather, the moss was attached to 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 ...

Investment bank Jefferies said the recent surge in gold prices can’t be explained by traditional drivers alone and points instead to Tether as a major new buyer. Attestation data and on-chain activity ...

Plants can be quite tough—they’ll survive forgetful caretakers, aggressive pets, and other potentially life-threatening events. Apparently, these threats don’t compare to what some plants are capable ...

A species of moss survived for 9 months on the outside of the International Space Station, new research reveals — and 80% of the samples kept reproducing when returned to Earth. When you purchase ...

Mosses thrive in the most extreme environments on Earth, from the peaks of the Himalayas to the sands of Death Valley, the Antarctic tundra to the lava fields of active volcanoes. Inspired by moss's ...

A Davidson County Girl Scout has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for a community leadership and service project that focuses on culture and heritage to help others grow their faith. Maddie Hinkle of ...

Gold prices climbed to a three-week high Thursday, topping $4,200 an ounce as investors hoped the Fed would cut interest rates in December after the government releases delayed economic data. Spot ...