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The Great Wall of China stands firm because it was built with 'living mortar'
Seemingly fragile but a layer
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Conquer Mars
According to scientists, this creature can live on Mars.
Lichens, incredibly resilient organisms, can survive on a wide variety of surfaces, from rocks and trees to bare soil and buildings.
Biology
New Zealand warns of 'natural Viagra' sold in China
A popular urban lichen in New Zealand is being promoted as
Conquer Mars
Algae, lichens and mushrooms are growing on Red planet?
Many scientists believe that some images of the Martian surface are evidence that life exists on the Red planet.
Discover science
The people rushed to see the strange
In the past 2 days, netizens fluttered at the strange phenomenon
Discover science
Glaciers withdraw, small life forms appear
The research team at the University of Colorado in Boulder worked at an altitude of 16,400 minutes in the Andes, Peru discovered how the barren, inert land after the col…
Archeology
1500 year old Bible written in ink from urine
Rehabilitation experts in Italy discovered purple dyes to create one of the oldest New Testament writings made from lichen combined with fermented urine.
Space science
Lichen survives in space
According to the recent space experiment of the European Aviation Bureau, lichens can grow in open space environments. Experiments for lichens are completed in the module
Biology
Antarctic mushrooms prove life on Red planet
Antarctic mushrooms journey through 18 months on the International Space Station ISS, proving the ability to endure the rigors of Mars.
Biology
5 delicious bizarre creatures on Mars
Certain creatures that can exist on Mars must carry a special form and survival ability ...
Biology
Russia has just discovered a rare lichen
Russia's Ita-tass news agency reported on August 12 that its scientists have discovered a rare rare lichen named in the International Red Book, at Kronotsky Nature Reser…
Biology
The new plant bears the name Obama
An American scientist has just discovered a completely new species of lichen and he decided to use the US President's last name, Obama, to name the first known plant.
Biology
Bacteria are eroding historical sites
The Hindu temple from the 12th century is magnificent as the palace lurking behind forests in Cambodia is not only a place to welcome visitors but also a warm host of a…
Medicine - Health
Treatment of Alzheimer's with dyes from lichens
A recent study by German scientists said that a red dye from lichen plants could significantly reduce the small toxic protein sequences associated with Alzheimer's disea…