A nationwide genetics project is exploring soil microbiodiversity, discovering new bacterial strains and microbes that ...

In agricultural production, microplastics have become environmental pollutants that cannot be ignored. They may not only ...

Some soil bacteria can acquire sets of genes that enable them to pump the heavy metal nickel out of their systems, a study has found. This enables the bacteria to not only thrive in otherwise toxic ...

A study led by researchers at the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has uncovered alarming ...

The rise of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens has spurred scientists to search far and wide for new drugs. And while many antimicrobial molecules have been discovered in recent years, it’s rare to ...

A study led by researchers at the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has uncovered alarming evidence that soil worldwide is emerging as a significant reservoir and ...

Impacts of biological amendments, including waste-derived amendments that underpin soil health and agricultural ...

For hundreds of years, people have flocked to a churchyard in a small village in Northern Ireland to gather handfuls of soil known for its healing properties. Locals believe wrapping dirt from the ...

It’s well understood that getting in touch with the earth—literally—can be good for our mental health. The mechanics of this are simple: Direct skin contact with the incredibly diverse range of ...

New research explores how microbes could turn Martian soil into building material and support life systems, offering a potential path for constructing human habitats on Mars using local resources ...