The soil beneath our feet is a huge carbon bank storing up to approximately three times more carbon than the entire ...

A new Caltech study indicates that drought increases the abundances of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in soils, which ...

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are increasing, and a new study finds that extreme weather may be juicing their rise ...

When we think of drought, we tend to think of consequences we can see—wildfires, hose bans, taps that run dry and crops that ...

Composting promises rich, dark soil that plants love, but when the pile refuses to heat up, frustration sets in fast. That cold, sluggish mound looks innocent, but beneath the surface, decomposition ...

The world's topsoil is disappearing at an alarming rate, threatening agriculture. Regenerative farming offers solutions.

Turning compost piles provides more air to beneficial microbes, helping to speed up the composting process and creating enough heat to kill weed seeds, pests, and pathogens. Aim to turn a hot compost ...

Scientists discovered that nitrous oxide can suppress certain soil microbes, potentially reshaping root microbiomes that help crops grow.

In the brutal world of deep caves, bacteria live in a miniature world of terror. The weapons they have evolved can defeat antibiotics – but now they are inspiring powerful new drugs.

Healthy soil builds the foundation of every thriving garden, yet most households toss away powerful soil boosters every ...

Winter in Antarctica is long and dark. Temperatures remain well below freezing. In many places, the sun sets in April and ...