The intricate roles of soil microorganisms in ecological processes such as organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, ...

The largest population on earth is never seen with the naked eye. They are everywhere – in our bodies, on our skin, in the air, in the water, and in the soil. They are referred to collectively as ...

A new study shows that resilient and remarkably diverse populations of organisms can persist in the soil despite harsh and extremely dry conditions. An international team led by researchers from the ...

The unique blend of fungi and bacteria in a region's soil may be the strongest factor explaining its rates of childhood allergic disease, with certain assemblages of soil critters appearing linked ...

(Beyond Pesticides, December 16, 2025) Through a literature review and data analysis of almost 2,000 soil samples, the authors of a recent study find negative effects on the presence of ...

A new study shows that resilient and remarkably diverse populations of organisms can persist in the soil despite harsh and extremely dry conditions ...

Sixty percent of all the world's nutrients applied to fields never make it to the plants. That is an astonishing number, considering the cost of fertilizers. It is also worrisome considering that ...

Fewer than ten common bacterial taxa are responsible for the majority of soil carbon cycling, a team led by researchers announced. The study, which used a technique quantitative stable isotope probing ...

Getting an at-home soil test kit can help any gardener during planting season to learn more about the health and well-being of the garden's foundation. If you’re a gardener in the city of Milwaukee, ...