ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Lots of sunshine is expected over the weekend and into the start of next week. Everyone loves when the blue sky is out, but many forget to protect their skin from ...

The researchers simulated space conditions by exposing the three tissues to UV radiation and freezing and high temperatures.

To see, Fujita’s team turned to Physcomitrium patens, a well-studied species moss commonly called spreading earthmoss. They ...

The moss was attached to the International Space Station, fully exposed to the harsh environment of the cosmos. Not only did ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Above 10 miles in the sky lies a layer of ozone—a form of orange ...

The spores’ thick outer walls acted like built-in shields, helping them withstand extreme radiation and temperature swings ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Spring-like conditions have returned to Central Texas, with warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine. While many residents will want to get outside and enjoy what Mother Nature has ...

Mosses thrive in the most extreme environments on Earth, from the peaks of the Himalayas to the sands of Death Valley, the ...

UV radiation is a part of something that you may faintly remember from your K-12 or collegiate years called the electromagnetic spectrum (below). Electromagnetic energy propagates in wave form and ...

Health experts say there is no evidence that injecting ultraviolet light into the body would kill viruses like the novel coronavirus. There is no scientific evidence to support alternative health ...