Moss has shown it can handle the toughest conditions on Earth, but can it survive in space? Scientists wanted to find out. They sent moss spores to the International Space Station (ISS) and left them outside for nine months. The results were surprising. The moss spores were not kept safe inside the ISS like other plants. Instead, they were attached to the outside, f...
Mosses are tiny but mighty. They are some of the oldest plants on land and play a big role in nature. They also have uses in gardening and medicine. But studying them is tough. There aren't many experts who can tell one type of moss from another. That's where DNA barcoding comes in. It's a tool that helps scientists identify different species using their DNA. But th...
The story of June Osborne, played by Elisabeth Moss, has captivated audiences for nine years. This character has become a symbol of resilience and hope in the dystopian world of Gilead. The series finale of "The Handmaid's Tale" left viewers with a mix of emotions. June is alive and reunited with her loved ones, including her mother, Nichole, Janine, Luke, and surpri...
In the heart of North Macedonia lies Mariovo, a region where moss is playing a crucial role in monitoring air pollution. Scientists have been using moss samples to track the distribution of potentially harmful chemicals in the air. They found 44 different elements in 20 moss samples. These moss samples were carefully analyzed after a process called microwave digestio...