- The Great Wall of China Is coated in a living substance that shields it from harm. Known as a biocrust, lichen, bacteria, fungi, moss, and other small plants can be found growing on just about any mineral surface exposed to the elements. https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/sciadv.adk5892 27 comments science
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- A ‘living skin’ is protecting the Great Wall of China, scientists say | CNN https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/04/world/great-wall-biocrusts-strength-living-skin-scn/index.html 29 comments
- The Great Wall of China is being held together by 'biocrusts' | Live Science https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/the-great-wall-of-china-is-being-held-together-by-biocrusts 0 comments
- There’s a protective shield on the Great Wall of China https://interestingengineering.com/culture/shield-protects-great-wall-china-alive 0 comments