Ripley said, “Believe it or not!’ Which meant, I guess, that you don’t have to believe it (nothing wrong with healthy skepticism). But here’s something that even I as The Dirt Expert, didn’t believe: our Federal Government, specifically the Defense Department, more specifically the Army Corps of Engineers has a Soil Microbiology Research Team at…wait… [Read More]
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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]
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]
Does Dirt Have DNA: Here’s What You Need to Know
Although we have already emphasized that dirt isn’t just dirt, did you know that it also has DNA? It means that the soil you’re walking on can unravel mysteries you’d never even think of. In particular, those related to the study of human evolution. A recent article published in Science Magazine suggests that DNA from… [Read More]
