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.

We have a beautiful red Acer palmatum that is gradually becoming covered with a light green lichen. Not only does this damage the looks of the acer, but it also seems to be damaging the buds as they ...

Whether anything ever lived on Mars is unknown. And the present environment, with harsh temperatures, intense radiation, and a sparse atmosphere, isn’t exactly propitious for life. Despite the red ...

I ambled across Moraine Park in Rocky Mountain National Park, looking for something to catch my eye. In this portion of the park, small- to medium-sized boulders protruded from the ground. A small ...

On a brisk Saturday morning at Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal, Maine, Park Ranger Jeff Pengel leads a nature walk he’s titled ‘EnLichenment’. And, puns aside, there’s a lot to see here, once ...

I ambled across Moraine Park in Rocky Mountain National Park, looking for something to catch my eye. In this portion of the park, small- to medium-sized boulders protruded from the ground. A small ...