PhD in philosophy Becca Rothfeld is the nonfiction book critic at Book World. Before joining The Washington Post, she served as assistant literary editor of the New Republic and worked toward her ...

When it comes to plants, there are some that really command attention, like majestic redwoods or elegant roses. And then…. there's moss, which doesn't usually get a lot of love, or even get ...

Others pass out moss-covered cupcakes (covered with crumbles of matcha cake to look like moss). There are moss terrarium building workshops, and a "gastropod derby," where snails and slugs (for whom ...

Some students dress up as moss. Others pass out moss-covered cupcakes (covered with crumbles of matcha cake to look like moss). There are moss terrarium building workshops, and a "gastropod derby ...