Some pairs were still recognizably underwear. Others had been reduced to ragged webs of fabric, with the synthetic seams and waistbands outlasting much of the cotton. The culprit was the soil itself.

Adding a whole new meaning to the phrase “soiled underwear.” ...

Let's say you're a corn grower farming on low-fertility soil. How do you go about making that soil healthier and more fertile? Many farmers think if they add plenty of nitrogen fertilizer, that ...

Soil carbon usually refers only to the organic matter component of soils, known as soil organic carbon (SOC). However, soil carbon also has an inorganic component, known as soil inorganic carbon (SIC) ...

Scientists have discovered, for the first time how root cells respond to their complex soil environment revealing that roots actively sense their microenvironment and mount precise, cell-specific ...

Moving solar panels in China's desert steppe create wetter soil patches. This increased moisture supports greater plant ...

A University of North Carolina at Charlotte study explored using ground drywall as a soil amendment. Wheat seed yield ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. A recent study shows that Amazonian Dark Earths (ADEs), through their high nutrient and microbiological contents, could help to restore deforested ...

Dive into the fascinating world beneath your feet! UW’s soil science minor is the perfect program for anyone looking to enhance a degree related to natural resources. Whether you’re passionate about ...