Spoiler alert: Apologies if this seems a bit “ghoulish” –(heck, Halloween is almost here!) Back in the day…. actually way, way back– ancient buildings were held together with mud and animal blood. That gave some scientists an idea…. when the time comes to build structures on Mars….why not learn from the past? So, scientists at… [Read More]
What Is the Difference Between Recycling and Composting
With the constant climate change and other reasons to protect the environment, more and more people want to support sustainability and make our planet a better place to live. However, when it comes to composting, recycling, and reducing waste in general, there’s quite a bit of confusion about how to do it properly. To help… [Read More]
What Does Weather Do to Soil
Climate change affects not only our economy and lifestyle but also weather, which ultimately impacts agriculture and soil. For example, when soil functions are disrupted, crops are less likely to reach maturity and affect the harvest. Also, with the climate changing drastically, plants have to adapt to new ecosystems, such as frequent droughts and floods…. [Read More]
If You’re A Criminal, Be Careful Where You Get Dirty!
You’ve heard “don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.” Well, there are new warnings for those inclined to cheat the law: Don’t do the crime, cause you’ll be caught with the slime. I can also guarantee that it’s gonna hurt when they find the dirt. Why? Because scientists (those clever, brainy guys… [Read More]
Lunar Dirt By The Gram?
Back in December, China’s successful lunar lander, Chang’e-5, returned with a “cache” of 17 grams of lunar soil–that’s like only 3.5 teaspoons! Well, hell…only three and a half teaspoons? I put more sugar in my morning coffee! But I digress. The batch of 17 grams of lunar soil was handed out to 13 research institutions… [Read More]
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