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A type of lichen was able to survive extreme UV radiation in the lab, suggesting that ozone protection might not be required for life on exoplanets.

A walk in the desert and a curious discovery could have revealed that the secrets of alien life grow in the harshest conditions on Earth in the form of lichen.

Desert Lichen Survives Levels of Solar Radiation Previously Considered Lethal The findings could have implications for life beyond Earth.

Learn why a lichen found in the Mojave Desert has become key evidence in the search for extraterrestrial life.

The question of whether Earth is alone in harboring life has captivated humanity for millennia. In recent years, scientists have turned to Earth-like planets in other solar systems that may show ...

The lichen—actually a combination of cyanobacteria and fungi—can draw food from sunlight and the atmosphere while also using calcium ions to produce calcium carbonate, which is the same ultra ...

This lichen species has been identified following a joint research project between Iranian and International scientists, ILNA reported. Currently, the name of Persepolis has been recorded in the world ...

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Researchers exposed two lichen species to Mars-like atmospheric conditions for five hours—and one performed impressively.