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The newly found partnership between moss and fungi is helping scientists predict the future of ancient land life.

The most unexpected finding was the presence of mycorrhizal fungi, which are known to depend on plant partners. These fungi ...

Journey through the pages of a living fable. Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic. Guide a ...

Let me just say, I love moss. Grab a magnifying glass and take a look at what appears to be a patch of one type of moss will reveal a multitude of different shapes and forms. However, finding moss in ...

Extinct moss is being reintroduced across Yorkshire's moors in the fight against climate change. Sphagnum moss can hold 20 times its weight in water and helps create peat bogs, where dead vegetation ...

As one of the simplest plants on the planet, it's easy to see why moss may be overlooked in favour of weirder-looking flora. But in a new study, a team of researchers has revealed the hidden ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. California Academy of Sciences researchers and collaborators described 72 new-to-science species in 2025, including a bird, fish, plants, sea slugs ...