Lichens can survive almost anything, and some might survive Mars
The symbiotic organisms appear to be able to avoid some radiation damage.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/04/lichens-can-survive-almost-anything-and-some-might-survive-mars/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
Lichens can survive almost anything, and some might survive Mars

The symbiotic organisms appear to be able to avoid some radiation damage.

Ars Technica
@arstechnica OK. I love science but I'm wondering about the coincidence of The Last of Us coming back on for another season... any correlation there 😅 🤔