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We could terraform Mars with desert moss, but does that mean we should?

Desert moss could be the key to terraforming Mars, according to a recently published study by Chinese scientists. Syntrichia caninervis (S. caninervis), a moss found in extreme desert environments from Tibet to Antarctica, is cited as a “pioneer plant” for creating a livable environment because of its extraordinary resilience. AnthemScientists basically believe that this plant… Read More »