How to recognise a temperate rainforest in Britain and Ireland when you see one

Only fragments of Britain’s “temperate rainforest” remain – here’s some tips to help you identify one when you come across it.

John Healey, Professor of Forest Sciences, Bangor University • conversation
July 10, 2023 • ~7 min

The secret world of moss, ancient ancestor of all plants and vital for the health of the planet

Take a moment to consider the natural beauty of mosses – and their history as some of the most intrepid explorers in Earth’s history.

Silvia Pressel, Senior Researcher Lead in Life Sciences, Natural History Museum • conversation
May 26, 2023 • ~8 min

Glacier mice: these herds of moss-balls roam the ice – and we’re uncovering their mysteries

Glacier mice aren't rodents – they're mysterious balls of moss that manage to live in one of the world's harshest environments.

Stephen Coulson, Project Manager, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences • conversation
June 8, 2020 • ~6 min

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