Beneath Indiana’s wide-open sky hides a narrow world of stone and green. Step down, slow down, and see a wilder side of the Midwest.
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Do You Need to Clean Your Patio in Winter?

Green film or moss on your patio might seem cosmetic, but it’s one of the biggest winter hazards. It becomes slick underfoot, especially after frost or rain. A quick scrub with diluted vinegar or a ...
Sometimes the most extraordinary experiences come in the smallest packages, and Sand Bridge State Park in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania proves this point magnificently. At just 3 acres, this pocket-sized ...
California has a way of hiding its most magnificent treasures in plain sight, and tucked along the legendary Highway 1 sits a verdant paradise that might just be the antidote to your metropolitan ...
A team of Japanese scientists discovered moss’ resilience for space travel after they germinated a clutch of moss spores that ...
So, they sent some sporophytes to the ISS. Astronauts affixed the samples to the station's exterior, where they remained for ...
The moss isn’t quite as hardy as the reigning king of extremophiles, the tardigrade, but it put up an impressive showing in an experiment where scientists exposed sporophytes (the reproductive ...