Lichens have survived Martian conditions in an unprecedented scientific experiment. This discovery opens new perspectives on ...

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

Lead author Kaja Skubała explained, “Our study is the first to show that the fungal partner in lichen symbiosis can keep its metabolism going while under Mars-like conditions. We found that D.

Lichens are true pioneers, setting themselves up in environments so harsh as to be considered virtually barren. Given time, ...

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that certain lichen species can survive Mars-like conditions, including ...

Mars can host life, according to Polish researchers, after demonstrating lichen's survival under simulated Mars-like ...

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As descobertas sugerem que líquens, particularmente D. muscorum, poderiam potencialmente sobreviver em Marte, apesar das altas doses de radiação de raios X associadas a erupções solares e partículas ...

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that certain lichen species can survive Mars-like conditions, including exposure to ionising ...