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

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

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

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that certain lichen species can survive Mars ... levels expected on Mars over one year of strong solar activity. The research focuses on two ...