Dive into the fascinating world beneath your feet! UW’s soil science minor is the perfect program for anyone looking to enhance a degree related to natural resources. Whether you’re passionate about ...

A study reveals the underground interactions between fungi and oomycetes in twenty Andalusian dehesas, wooded pasturelands ...

A research team examining three major regions of the Eurasian steppe shows that soil denitrification, the microbial pathway generating N₂O and dinitrogen (N₂), is controlled by different environmental ...

A new study published in Biochar reveals that alkaline biochar, a type of carbon-rich soil amendment, significantly improves ...

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A recent study shows that Amazonian Dark Earths (ADEs), through their high nutrient and microbiological contents, could help to restore deforested areas in the Amazon region. Furthermore, these unique ...

With record temperatures this summer along with dry conditions, ongoing concerns about food security, wildlife habitats and biodiversity, having a healthy soil system is more vital and challenging ...

While scientists have long known that iron oxide minerals help lock away enormous amounts of carbon—sequestering it from the atmosphere—a new Northwestern University study now reveals exactly why ...

Soils in parts of Kenya are contaminated with cancer causing chemicals; some already restricted for use, shows a news study. A study on soils from Kapsabet, Nyeri and Voi towns shows concerning levels ...

Scientists find a 'measure and remeasure' approach is a feasible method of verifying soil carbon storage in croplands for climate mitigation. Directly measuring soil carbon rather than relying on ...

Be part of answering today’s biggest environmental questions with a soil science graduate degree from UW. UW’s soil science program is small enough to provide students with individual attention and ...