A type of lichen was able to survive extreme UV radiation in the lab, suggesting that ozone protection might not be required for life on exoplanets.

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Two rare species of lichen have been discovered in Naddle Forest, Cumbria, marking the first recorded appearance in northern England.

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A sprinkling of lichens grow on any remaining exposed rocks. Mosses get their nutrients from the rocks themselves and, like other plants, depend on sunlight and photosynthesis to create their food.

The presence of lichen or moss on backyard trees can understandably be concerning at first. Lichen is a combination of algae and fungus that lives on any number of solid, undisturbed surfaces, ...