Lichen is a topic that’s not usually covered in the news. So, for those unversed in the subject, lichen are those weird crusty growths on churchyard headstones, old trees, roof tiles or, in the case ...

Lichen is a topic that’s not usually covered in the news. So, for those unversed in the subject, lichen are those weird crusty growths on churchyard headstones, old trees, roof tiles or, in the case ...

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

New research, however, suggests that we might be underestimating the hardiness of lichens. Researchers in Poland have revealed that some lichen species can endure a Mars-like environment while ...

The research focuses on two lichen species, Diploschistes muscorum and Cetraria aculeata, selected for their differing traits, exposing them to Mars-like conditions for five hours in a simulation ...

The home of the Tampa Bay Rays will get a new roof to replace the one torn off by Hurricane Milton. Officials say the goal is ...

St. Pete city council members voted to pay $22.5 million for a new roof to prepare Tropicana Field for baseball in 2026.

The city will spend $22.5 million for a new teflon-coated fiberglass roof, made of the same material as the original. It’s ...

The city council in St. Petersburg, Florida, voted to replace the roof of Tropicana Field, which was destroyed in October by ...

Lichens are true pioneers, setting themselves up in environments so harsh as to be considered virtually barren. Given time, ...