Lichens Endure Exposure to Simulated Mars Atmosphere: Study

Certain lichen species can withstand Mars-like conditions with an X-ray radiation dose of 50 Gy (Grays) that is expected on the Mars surface over one year of strong solar activity, according to new research. The post Lichens Endure Exposure to Simulated Mars Atmosphere: Study appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Apr 1, 2025 - 14:00
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Lichens Endure Exposure to Simulated Mars Atmosphere: Study
Morphological and anatomical characteristics of Cetraria aculeata (a, d, g, j) and Diploschistes muscorum (b, c, e, f, h, i, k, l). Image credit: Skubała et al., doi: 10.3897/imafungus.16.145477.

Certain lichen species can withstand Mars-like conditions with an X-ray radiation dose of 50 Gy (Grays) that is expected on the Mars surface over one year of strong solar activity, according to new research.

The post Lichens Endure Exposure to Simulated Mars Atmosphere: Study appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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