Can we learn from moss? We tend to ignore it — or try to get rid of it. But a new study reveals that the strange, spongy plant might be a key asset in the fight against climate change.
The spongy superhero beneath your feet
Majestic moss: There are 22,000 different types of moss — many with remarkable qualities. Glossary
Mulch - Material, including decaying leaves and compost, that is spread around a plant to help it grow.
Shakespeare - An English playwright and poet who is often called the greatest writer in the English language.
Miracle - Something amazing or wonderful. It is a very unusual event.
Air pollution - The presence in the air of harmful or poisonous substances. Air pollution can cause many health problems.
Bryologist - A scientist who studies moss.
World War One - A war that included many European countries between 1914 and 1918.
Cloning - Creating an exact copy.
Dehydrate - Lose a large amount of water.
Suspended animation - When a living thing temporarily stops most of its normal functions — for example, a hibernating animal.