Just like any living organism, the soil has its own metabolism. Plants, worms, insects, and most importantly, microorganisms in the soil break down organic matter, consume and generate nutrients, and ...

Our traps captured several types of soil organisms, including spiders and mites. But strikingly, it was springtails that showed a particular preference for the traps baited with geosmin-producing ...

This technique, called volumetric DNA microscopy, creates a 3D image of an entire organism from the inside out, giving scientists an unprecedented view of genetic sequences and where they are located, ...

DDT soil pollution is still a major problem in many parts of the world. Researchers have developed a new method to manage ecological risks from the toxin by binding it with biochar. When they ...

Science X Science News Wire : How soil organisms can help plant species coexist -- a press release is provided to you ìas isî with little or no review from Science X staff.

The latest AI-powered advances in photo editing have to be seen to be believed, enabling you to remove complex backgrounds with one click.

A study reveals that cellulose-based glitter, made from natural sources, is non-toxic to soil organisms. In contrast, conventional PET glitter significantly reduces the reproduction of soil critters.

That’s because these soil organisms are themselves key to preserving soil health, so their presence is not only an indicator of soil viability, but also helps create that viability.

Why biologists are listening to soil — and what it’s telling them Researchers searched for sounds produced by ants, worms and other creatures underground, soundscapes studied in the emerging ...

A recent study has found that soil is home to 59% of all life on Earth, from an insect feeding on the soil surface to a tiny microbe nestled in a soil pore. This discovery crowns soil as the most ...