Desert moss could hold the key to terraforming Mars, according to a recent study by Chinese scientists. Due to its extraordinary resilience, Syntrichia caninervis (S. caninervis), a moss species found in extreme deserts from Tibet to Antarctica, is being touted as a ‘pioneer plant’ for creating a habitable environment on MarsScientists believe that this plant … Read more
Phenotypic changes and physiological responses of S. caninervis plants during DR process. Credit: The innovation (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.xinn.2024.100657 The desert moss Syntrichia caninervis is a promising candidate for colonization on Mars thanks to its extreme ability to endure harsh conditions that are lethal to most life forms. The moss is known for its ability to … Read more
While Matt Damon relied on potatoes grown in his crew’s biowaste in the hit film The Martian, researchers say it’s a simple desert moss that could be crucial to the emergence of life on Mars. Scientists in China say they have found it Syntrichia dogfish – a moss found in areas such as Antarctica and … Read more
A new poll shows that half of people between the ages of 16 and 24 are angry. Bank branches are closing permanently – further proving that these closures are affecting all age groups Since 2015, banks have closed more than 6,000 branches (NurPhoto via Getty Images) The brutal closure of bank branches has left millions … Read more
Moonwalking in the Arizona desert? No, it’s not a remake of Michael Jackson’s signature move; it is a training exercise for NASA astronauts that will be part of the future Artemis mission program to the lunar surface. The weeklong expedition across the San Francisco volcanic field near Flagstaff, Arizona, will bring in NASA astronauts Kate … Read more