Fungi and lichens threaten Negev Desert’s petroglyphs, eroding ancient artworks through chemical and mechanical means.…
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Soil is a complex mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and microorganisms that together support life on Earth. It forms the upper layer of the Earth’s crust and is crucial for the growth of plants, which in turn sustain animal life and contribute to the global food web. Soil composition varies widely depending on factors such as climate, landscape, and biological activity, which in turn influences its texture, structure, and nutrient content. Apart from its vital role in agriculture and ecology, soil also plays a key role in the carbon cycle and as a regulator of atmospheric gases. Soil conservation is increasingly important as issues such as erosion, contamination, and loss of soil fertility pose challenges to sustainable agriculture and the natural environment.
The World Health Organization has identified Aspergillus fumigatus as a critical public health threat due…
Nearly 40% of households may exceed safety recommendations due to multiple sources of lead exposure.…
A new study aids in clarifying the role of microbes in the global carbon cycle.…
Soil carbon typically refers to the organic component, termed soil organic carbon (SOC). However, there…
Study indicates that changes in rainfall patterns, rather than shifts in temperature, account for trends…
Recent research reveals the mechanism by which soil captures atmospheric carbon derived from plants. When…
You’d think the complex flavor in a quality cup of tea would depend mainly on…
Research indicates that Amazon dark earth (ADE) promotes tree growth by as much as sixfold.…
Researchers report that a new method for assessing microbial activity in wetted soil leads to…
Researchers previously thought that a waxy layer in scorched soil led to water runoff on…
Adding Amazonian dark earth to soils boosts plant growth, shows study. Adding Amazonian dark earth…
Located nearly 5 miles above sea level in the Himalayas, the barren, wind-swept depression between…
As drug-resistant and emerging infections become an increasingly serious global health threat, demand for new…
The findings do not counter the established science of climate change but highlight how the…
A recent study published in Nature Communications finds that piles of sand grains, even when…
The Earth’s soils contain more than three times the amount of carbon than is found…
With infectious disease deaths on the rise, a new study gives reason for concern. Researchers…