A pressing global concern is the widespread degradation of fertile land, a consequence of anthropogenic misuse and ...

Scientists have discovered a bacterium capable of binding sand and creating a sustainable bio-cement for construction.

New inspection report reveals 15-foot wide gap between soil and ground-level at Rialto Apartments ...

When I ask people if they have ever eaten soil before, they tend to give me a strange look. But geophagy – the deliberate ...

The amount of moisture in soil – and the way this moisture is distributed – combined with wind patterns in the lowest few kilometres of the atmosphere can influence where thunderstorms begin and how ...

The bacteria that cause deadly anthrax disease persist in the earth, a place their ancestors preferred over petri dishes and ...

Khirigsuurs are Late Bronze Age monuments found across Mongolia and parts of southern Siberia. They are typically thought to ...

Warm, workable soil is key to a successful spring garden. Use these simple tests to know when conditions are right to plant ...

A team of scientists has developed a highly efficient method for reclaiming phosphorus from wetland plant waste, addressing ...

Discussions often focus on which crops can increase soil carbon stocks. Soil organic matter contributes to many aspects of soil function, including soil quality, biomass yield, water quality, nutrient ...

Hovering underwater, I felt as if I were witnessing a form of planetary circulation. Nutrients moving from forest to coast, ...

Improving your soil is the best gardening tip to produce more, healthier fruits and vegetables ...