You’ve seen the pictures, I’m sure…. archeologists sifting soil with small mesh pans…. (I like to think of them as very mini EZ-Screen plants). What they’re looking for, of course are bits (not the computer type) of evidence of ancient civilizations…a piece of pottery, a fragment of bone, an ancient coin. Archaeological deposits typically consist… [Read More]
Soil Conservation
Scientists Discover Recipe For “Cosmic Concrete” Using Mars Soil
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]
It’s Magical! Now The Desert Can Become Fertile Soil!
When I first heard this story, I thought it was about composting….turning dessert into soil. You know that massive piece of chocolate cake you just couldn’t finish. I guess you know where my head is at! Alas It took more than ten years of research, but at a Chinese University they figured out how to… [Read More]
Soil as a Recycling System: Everything You Need to Know
Soil plays a crucial role in the health of ecosystem functions in the world. It stores, moderates, and cycles nutrients and other elements. During these processes, nutrients can transform into plant-available forms, stay in the soil, or even get lost to air or water. Soil is also responsible for such essential functions as air quality,… [Read More]
Fertile Soil Depletion: How to Ensure a Food Secure Future?
We usually tend to believe that soil depletion should concern only farmers and those involved in the industry. But what if you knew that the equivalent of one soccer pitch of soil erodes every five seconds, decreasing crop yields by up to 50 percent? This means that the depletion of nutrients in the soil also… [Read More]
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