Most planetary scientists agree that Mars’ extreme conditions would be uninhabitable to life as we know it. New research, however, suggests that we might be underestimating the hardiness of lichens.

Life from Earth surviving the harsh conditions of Mars? New research suggests it’s possible, but only if you’re a tough hybrid like a lichen. A fascinating study reveals that certain lichens can ...

As the early morning sunlight lasers over the horizon, autumn tumbles in amid flurries of fluttering leaves, glowing golden, orange-y, and scarlet. Fall has arrived, yet the weather remains quite warm ...