A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.

Some people see moss growing in their gardens as a problem, but what they may not realise is this ancient ancestor of all plants is bringing lots of benefits to our green spaces, such as protecting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Although it resembles more of a rug than a majestic plant, scientists are finally starting to recognize the ecological value and ...

Mosses cover a China-size area of the globe and have a significant impact on ecosystems and climate change, according to a new study. Researchers conducted the most comprehensive global field study of ...

Desert conditions are harsh, and mosses often spend much of the year in a dormant condition, desiccated and brown, until rain comes. Researchers discovered two species of moss that found a hiding ...

Not everyone has room for a redwood. But there are even more ancient plants that fit into the smallest garden spaces, thriving underfoot: mosses. Obscure as they are common, these organisms reward a ...

The tropics, where biodiversity and interactions among species abound, provide an alternative view of relationships between plants and animals and their habitats. Most ecologists like to visit ...

Some people see moss growing in their gardens as a problem, but what they may not realise is this ancient ancestor of all plants is bringing lots of benefits to our green spaces, such as protecting ...

Scientists uncover one of the Smokies’ tiniest, most bizarre residents. Like any national park, Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina and Tennessee boasts its own set of iconic animals: black bears ...