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Scientists put moss on the outside of the International Space Station for 9 months — then kept it growing back on Earth

A species of moss survived for 9 months on the outside of the International Space Station, new research reveals — and 80% of ...

Moss Survives 9 Months Outside ISS, Somehow Keeps Growing Once Back on Earth

Plants can be quite tough—they’ll survive forgetful caretakers, aggressive pets, and other potentially life-threatening ...

Moss Can Survive the Harsh Conditions of Space

In 2005, scientists announced that moss could grow inside of spaceships. The little plants the scientists sent up on NASA ...
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Moss Spores Survived Nine Months Outside the International Space Station. Then, They Grew Normally on Earth

Mosses are shockingly tough. Some live in Earth’s most extreme environments, including the freezing tundra and bone-dry deserts. Now, a study published on November 20 in the journal iScience has found ...