The cultivation of rice—the staple grain for more than 3.5 billion people around the world—comes with extremely high ...

More than 90% of plastic waste ends up in the soil, where it breaks down into microplastics that are invisible to the naked ...

Scientists say we've already exceeded seven of nine planetary boundaries contributing to Earth's stability, life support and ...

A new report indicates Earth's health is critical, with seven of nine planetary boundaries breached, including biosphere integrity, nutrient cycles, a ...

A comprehensive review published in Nitrogen Cycling highlights significant advances in understanding the soil nitrogen cycle, emphasizing the critical role of microbial processes and innovative ...

Rice, a staple for billions, is one of the most resource-hungry crops on the planet—but scientists may have found a way to change that. By applying nanoscale selenium directly to rice plants, ...

Africa's agrifood system emits nearly 2.9 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent every year—more than a quarter of global sector emissions. An international ...

Avoid testing near pavement, buildings, or other heat sources that create artificial temperature variations. These microclimates don't represent the broader lawn conditions where you'll be planting ...

Heating alone won’t drive soil microbes to release more carbon dioxide — they need added carbon and nutrients to thrive. This finding challenges assumptions about how climate warming influences soil ...

The retired building surveyor holds six current world records including heaviest potato 10lb 15oz (4.98kg), heaviest ...

Leaf Monitor, a new mobile tool backed by artificial intelligence and predictive modeling, could revolutionize how farmers ...