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Over 80% of Moss Spores Survived 9 Months Outside the ISS and Germinated Back on Earth

An iScience study identifies the spores’ UV-shielding capsule as the likely reason for their resilience.

Death Valley Shrub Thrives in Extreme Heat With Cup-Shaped Chloroplasts

Tiny Protein Tag Explains Pollutant Buildup in Pumpkins and Other Gourds

Ohio Reaches Peak Fall Color as ODNR Flags Limited Viewing Window

Fall Foliage 2025: Bright Northeast and Midwest, Tougher Outlook for Appalachians and the West

Scientists Create Rechargeable, Multicolor Glow-in-the-Dark Succulents

Scientists Create Sunlight-Recharging, Multicolor Glow-in-the-Dark Succulents

Squirting Cucumber’s Explosive Launch Mechanism Deciphered