Microbial necromass plays a crucial role in soil organic carbon (SOC) formation, yet the underlying abiotic and biotic ...

Soil production is the conversion of rock into small, mobile particles. This process is a rate-limiting step that controls factors as wide-ranging as the size and shape of mountains, the ...

Soil organic carbon plays an important role in maintaining ecosystem goods and services, biodiversity conservation, and ...

A core group of insects drives essential ecological functions worldwide, shaping food webs, soil systems, and plant health through roles that keep natural and agricultural environments stable.

Northeastern University researchers have discovered that materials used in the development of transient electronics—devices ...

Lynette Abbott examines how the rhizosphere, a narrow collar of soil clinging to plant roots, is emerging as a key player in ...

Bacteria may play a key role in Martian habitat construction, turning soil into cement-like materials while supporting life ...

Scientists from the University of the Philippines—Diliman have examined a karst bauxite deposit in Paranas, Samar, a site known to contain aluminum and rare earth elements. The study is part of ...

Fungal denitrification play a key role in the regulation of nitrogen cycle. Knowledge of the fungal denitrification of soil microbes and the driving ...

Not sure how often to water Christmas cactus? Get expert tips on when to water, when to wait, and how to keep those blooms ...

NASA captured a snap of the oddly festive icy landscape feature using the Landsat 8 Earth observation satellite.