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 ...
The chemical composition of lichens depends on the basis (substrate) on which they grow. Probably, in this way lichens adapt to adverse conditions - a high level of acidity (low pH) or the presence of ...