Did you know there's more to moss than just the velvety patch of green you often see on rocks or tree trunks? A group of ancient, non-vascular plants known as bryophytes, mosses thrive in conditions ...

Meet Takakia lepidozioides, an inconspicuous yet remarkable moss species that has defied the odds through multiple catastrophic climate events, including the one that wiped out the dinosaurs. This ...

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 ...

In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers have discovered that moss spores can survive the harsh conditions of space. For nine months, a species of moss was placed on the outside of the ...

If you want a lush green lawn without the maintenance grass requires, consider converting to moss. A dense moss lawn can thrive in just about any climate and requires very little upkeep. Unlike a ...

Moss may look insignificant, but it can carry a hidden forensic fingerprint. Because different moss species thrive in very ...

Scientists have discovered a species of moss that lives in in Antarctica and the Mojave Desert but is so tough and resilient that it could grow on Mars. Scientists tested samples of Syntichia ...

Learn how scientists found that moss is hiding years of valuable animal and plant DNA, even some from rare species. It’s that time of the year when cozy, rustic wreaths and centerpieces adorn our ...

Winter is here and most people aren’t out in the garden, but there’s plenty to dream about and you may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask Extension, an online question-and-answer tool from ...