Hundreds of plants are protected by the Endangered Species Act, but moss is an underdog. There's only one type that has federal protection, but a group of scientists wants to change that.

From grave robberies to missing person cases, moss samples offer crucial clues about when and where crimes occurred, highlighting the power of forensic botany.

In 2009, investigators probing a grave-desecration scandal at Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois, recovered a clump of moss ...

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Roof discoloration and plant growth are common concerns for property owners across the ...