A thin layer found in the top few centimeters of soil plays a big role in its ecology. Biocrust is built, maintained and ...

If your lawn frequently floods after rain, it can harm your turf and promote algae and fungal issues. However, there are ...

If the tire wear particles end up in freshwater ecosystems, the pollutants are leached out there. A new review article in the ...

A new exhibition in London (open until February 2026) called Thirst: In search of freshwater highlights how civilizations ...

Imagine inserting a camera into the soil and continuously getting an overview of how oxygen moves between soil particles. Or how pH changes over a day as rainwater seeps through. It sounds like a ...

Contour planting helps reduce soil erosion and water runoff. When crops are planted down a slope, water flows quickly through the rows, especially during heavy rain. Instead of percolating into the ...

Effect of solution pH on nanoplastic adsorption onto soil particle surface and the aggregation of soil particles. Science of The Total Environment, 2025; 178712 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.178712 ...

A 2023 analysis revealed that over half of all indoor dust particles originate from outside, with researchers warning that everything from lead to faecal matter can be carried in on shoes. “Indoor ...

With the popularity of CleanTok on social media, we're constantly being reminded about how dirty everything around us is. But ...

Soil type Clay soils form more of this type of organic matter than sandy soils because there are more mineral surfaces for carbon to bind with. Higher calcium levels will also help by forming a ...

Soil tests yield vital information about the pH balance of your soil, the physical composition of it, and the nutrient base. Here's where you can get free or low-cost testing in your state.

Having compacted soils in your garden can make it harder for some plants to grow. Soil compaction happens when all the tiny soil particles are squished together, leaving less space in between for ...