Global Store of Soil Inorganic Carbon Challenges Long-Held View Regarding Its Impact on Environmental Health

Medicine & Technology Apr 12, 2024

A recent study has identified the size, distribution, and vulnerability of the global soil inorganic carbon. Learn more about it in this article.

Soil Microbes Surviving 60-Year-Old Fire Reveal Negative Impact of Human Activities to the Environment

Mar 13, 2024

Dormant soil microbes surviving a 60-year-old fire showed survival tactics to endure harsh conditions. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Climate Change Could Heighten Active Soil Bacteria Diversity, Study Reveals

Feb 25, 2024

A new study sheds light on the greater diversity in communities of microbes in warmer soils. Read to learn more.

Chickpeas Grown on Moondust For the First Time, Unlocking Doors to Food Production For Lunar Missions in the Future

Feb 05, 2024

For the first time, researchers were able to grow chickpeas from moondust mixed with soil fungi and vermicompost. Read to learn more.

Electrically Conductive 'Soil' Boosts Barley Growth by 50% in Hydroponic Systems

Dec 25, 2023

Linköping University researchers enhanced barley growth by 50% using electrically conductive hydroponic soil, highlighting hydroponics as a resource-efficient solution for urban farming. Read the article for more details.

What Is Agriculture? How Do Sustainable Practices Benefit the Environment?

Oct 02, 2023

When done right, agriculture has the power to do wonders for the environment. Read to learn more.

Postmortem Life? Some Microbes Continue To Live On After Human Death, Study Suggests

Oct 02, 2023

A new study shows that microbes live on even after death and even have vital roles in nitrogen recycling. Read to learn more.

Earthworms Deemed Unsung Heroes of Global Food Production, Responsible for 140 Million Metric Tons Annually

Sep 27, 2023

Colorado State University study shows earthworms contribute 6.5% to global grain yield, emphasizing soil biodiversity and sustainable agriculture. Read the article to learn more.

More Than 50% of Earth's Organisms Live Beneath the Soil, Making It the Most Biodiverse Habitat on the Planet

Aug 17, 2023

Soil's life abundance surpasses previous estimates with research suggesting over 50% of Earth's life thrives in it, affirming its unmatched biodiversity. Read the article to learn more. 

Giant Viruses With Alien-Looking Appendages, Internal Structures Discovered in Forest Soil

Jul 30, 2023

Diverse giant viruses found in Massachusetts forest soil reveal new insights into their ecological significance and evolutionary role. Read the article to learn more.

Tree Diversity May Maintain Soil Fertility, Mitigate Effects of Climate Change, Study Says

May 03, 2023

Higher tree diversity may lead to higher carbon and nitrogen accumulation in forest soils, which may, in turn, maintain soil fertility and combat climate change. Read to learn more.

Grace Breeding’s Wide Defense System Formula Improves Industrial Tomato yield 17%, Field Trial Shows

Nov 05, 2022

Agrotech company Grace Breeding concludes field tests and reveals its Wide Defense System Formula (WDS) drastically improves industrial tomato yield amid harsh weather conditions.

Plowing and Tilling Slopes Cause Thinning of Soils and Jeopardizes Crop Yields, Study Claims

Jul 06, 2022

Researcher found that plowing and tilling on hilly farm slopes jeopardizes crop yields in the future. Continue reading for more details about the future of farming.

NASA Crew-4 Astronauts Want to Cultivate Plants on Mars Without Soil’s Help; Here’s How

Apr 28, 2022

NASA Crew-4, who recently arrived at the International Space Station courtesy of SpaceX, will soon be cultivating Mars plants. Read to know how they will do it.

Human Composting Facility Turns A Person's Remains Into Soil: Here's How they Do It

Mar 14, 2022

The world's first human composting facility offers a unique alternative of taking care of a beloved's remains through natural organic reduction. Check out the recomposing technology.