Explore 25 science experiments that defied the laws of physics, revealing mind-bending phenomena that challenge intuition.

Plowing, or tilling, is an age-old agricultural practice that readies the soil for planting by turning over the top layer to ...

The soil beneath our feet is a huge carbon bank storing up to approximately three times more carbon than the entire ...

Local ranchers are hoping a soil health experiment will reveal clues about how they can better manage their land under dry conditions as the Colorado River basin continues to struggle under the ...

Microbes play a crucial role in maintaining the levels of many nutrients in our environment, but warming could disrupt their ...

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 ...

Dr. Cong Wang, one of the lead researchers, states, “Our findings are a significant step forward in improving remote sensing accuracy. By understanding the nuances of how soil moisture and type affect ...

Life's capacity to survive in simulated lunar and Martian soils has been explored in two papers published in Scientific Reports. Treating simulated lunar soil with both symbiotic fungi and ...

Microplastics in soil can create tiny microbial hotspots, potentially reshaping soil health and the long-term sustainability of agriculture.