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A rare temperate rainforest in England's Lake District is getting a second chance thanks to dedicated volunteers restoring ancient woodland that once covered a fifth of Britain. During Earth Week, every donation to save this moss-covered treasure will be matched dollar for dollar.
A dedicated estate manager who worked through 827 vacation days over 25 years just won nearly half a million pounds in court. Justice finally arrived for Moss Ageli after new bosses tried to deny him what he'd rightfully earned.
A stunning carpet of pink moss phlox is now blooming at the base of Mount Fuji, offering visitors a spectacular spring display that outlasts Japan's famous cherry blossoms. The Fuji Shibazakura Festival runs through May 24, bringing half a million flowers together for one of Japan's most breathtaking seasonal celebrations.
European cities are replacing roadside grass with moss that naturally absorbs traffic pollution and slows stormwater runoff. The low-maintenance plants could transform thousands of kilometers of highways into pollution-fighting green corridors.
When flames trapped Keith Barnes in his van, he and his dog Angel ran through a wall of fire to escape the Mossy Pond wildfire. Now the community is rebuilding together after the blaze destroyed 16 homes.
When the Mossy Pond wildfire destroyed 16 homes and left dozens displaced, neighbors didn't wait for instructions. They showed up with donations, time, and determination to help their community rebuild.
When beloved crossing guard Ms. Trecia Crawford lost her car, a North Texas dads' club raised $6,800 in days to get her back on the road. The surprise gift left the Moss Haven Elementary community in happy tears.
Scientists discovered how a ground-hugging plant called hornwort supercharges photosynthesis, and they've already tested the trick in lab plants. This breakthrough could help crops grow faster while using less water and fertilizer.
A 21-year-old Greenland athlete just shattered a world record at the Arctic Winter Games with a jaw-dropping 2.03-metre two-foot high kick jump. Athletes from eight circumpolar regions gathered in Whitehorse to celebrate Indigenous sport and cultural excellence.
Scientists at Chicago's Field Museum used moss physiology to prove that cemetery employees had been illegally digging up old graves to resell burial plots. Their groundbreaking forensic work showed how tiny plants can help solve crimes and bring justice to families.
A thumbnail-sized clump of moss became the star witness in a shocking cemetery scandal, proving that workers had illegally dug up graves to resell burial plots. Scientists identified the species and tested its chlorophyll to show the remains had been moved recently, helping convict four people in 2015.
Before Konnor Griffin became baseball's number one prospect, he made such an incredible football catch in ninth grade that NFL legend Randy Moss featured him on ESPN. The 19-year-old Pirates phenom chose baseball over football to avoid injuries, but his athletic talent has been turning heads for years.