Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany (SPX) Aug 11, 2023 -
The rare moss Takakia has adapted over millions of years to a life at high altitudes. An international research team led by Prof. Dr. Ralf Reski from the University of Freiburg and Prof. Dr. Yikun H
Takakia, a 390 million-year-old moss, has adapted to life in some of Earth’s harshest environments. But it may not evolve quickly enough to survive the climate crisis.
Washington DC (SPX) Aug 11, 2023 -
A 390-million-year-old moss called Takakia lives in some of Earth s most remote places, including the icy cliffs of the Tibetan Plateau. In a decade-long project, a team of scientists climbed some o
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany (SPX) Aug 11, 2023 -
The rare moss Takakia has adapted over millions of years to a life at high altitudes. An international research team led by Prof. Dr. Ralf Reski from the University of Freiburg and Prof. Dr. Yikun H