A second 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela just 15 days after a 7.3 quake, collapsing buildings already weakened by the first tremor due to the short g…

Scientists discovered a massive gene cluster in soil bacteria producing new antibiotic compounds to fight superbugs, which kill 1.2 million people yearly. This…

Iron from soil erosion or industrial runoff may trigger toxic algae blooms by acting as a catalyst, even when phosphorus levels are low. This matters because t…

A French organic farming co-op proves organic methods can match conventional yields on 500 hectares, disproving myths that organic farming is inefficient for m…

Jessica Atkin’s team proved chard, radishes, and dwarf tomatoes can grow in lunar soil with added light and water, cutting food-shipping costs—critical for lon…

The Mexico national team is enjoying a strong moment at the World Cup on home soil, as in addition to being close to earning nine points in the group stage for…

A new study from Caltech demonstrates that soil bacteria can adapt under stress, particularly when a key nutrient, phosphorus, is running low in their environm…

Fungi are key constituents of the soil microbial community, playing a major role in moving carbon and energy through the soil food web. A recent analysis carri…

How viruses may reshape the body’s ‘soil’ to promote cancer growth Everyday viral infections may be quietly reshaping the body’s network of molecules that sup…

Soils that are exposed to prolonged drought often develop desiccation cracks, which impact soil properties and exacerbate moisture loss through evapotranspirat…

Researchers have developed a simpler, more cost-effective method to measure a biologically important form of phosphorus in soils, providing new insights into n…