The earthy smell that arises when rain falls is known as petrichor. Two Australian scientists coined the term in 1964.

Jan. 17, 2025 — Scientists find a 'measure and remeasure' approach is a feasible method of verifying soil carbon storage in croplands for climate ... Gene-Edited Soil Bacteria Could Provide ...

A 'biological universe' exists in a gram of soil. Find out how the soil biota within this tiny universe transform energy, create and modify their habitat, influence soil health, and aid in the ...

Soil microbiology is the scientific discipline that is concerned with the study of all biological aspects of the microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, parasites and protozoa) that ...

A recent study investigated the identity of a fungus found on a spider during filming of the BBC Winterwatch series in Northern Ireland. Dr Harry Evans, Emeritus Fellow at CAB International, led ...

Drug repurposing, or identifying new uses for existing drugs, has emerged as an alternative to traditional drug discovery processes involving de novo synthesis. Drugs that are currently approved or ...

An increasing number of studies focusing on root interactions in intercropping systems, particularly involving transgenic crops, are being conducted to better understand and thus, harness beneficial ...

2-5 However, the bioremediation of PAH-contaminated sites using the biodegradation technique is an efficient alternative for reducing these environmental problems. The soil microorganisms are ...