Rock outcrops, long regarded as passive geological features, may play an active and crucial role in shaping soil function in ...

Soil testing revealed concerning levels of lead on properties downwind of the Eaton fire, as well as isolated "hot spots" of ...

Plastics are everywhere—from packaging and textiles to electronics and medical devices. As plastic waste breaks down, it ...

Soil and rocks returned from the moon's far side suggest it may be drier than the side constantly facing Earth ...

Learn about a new phylum of microbes that lives in deep soil, a layer of the Earth that supports water cycling and nutrient ...

A resource at Agricultural Analytical Services Lab at Penn State can be a good first step toward determining soil health.

Nanoplastics behave differently in sand and volcanic soils. Their movement and clumping change with pH levels.

How to decide whether potting mix, potting soil or garden soil will be the right choice for your gardening project.

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

A study shows that the contrast between wet and dry areas can increase rainfall by up to 30%. Storm forecasting has traditionally relied on analyzing atmospheric conditions. However, groundbreaking ...

Free plants, anyone? In five simple steps, you can learn to propagate new hydrangeas from clippings to add more of this ...

Think of your indoor and outdoor plants a little bit like Goldilocks: They need a just-right potting mix or soil to help them ...