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 ...

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

Urban parks are a vital component of urban ecosystems and provide distinctive habitats for soil microorganisms. Yet ...

Composting promises rich, dark soil that plants love, but when the pile refuses to heat up, frustration sets in fast. That ...

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

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

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

Soil bacteria in ancient lama-bordo fields reveal bacteria capable of fertilizing crops and transforming sustainable rural ...

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.