Scientists discover Antarctic desert moss that ‘can survive on Mars’ in major step towards making Red Planet habitable

A MAJOR breakthrough by space boffins could bring us one step closer to living on Mars after it was discovered that desert moss could survive on the red planet.

Experts in China believe a moss called Syntrichia caninervis has the potential to survive harsh conditions on the Red Planet.

GettyThe research is a major step forward in making Mars habitable for humans[/caption] AlamyThe moss can be found in drastic conditions, whether it be the hot desert or freezing Antarctica[/caption]...