The decomposition of cotton underwear has unveiled notable differences in soil biological activity throughout Switzerland.

Some pairs were still recognizably underwear. Others had been reduced to ragged webs of fabric, with the synthetic seams and ...

Private gardens had the most biologically active soil, while lawns lagged behind in the bizarre two-month underwear ...

You don’t necessarily need advanced sensor technology or fancy tools to assess the health of the soil just beneath your feet.

Ten research teams were honored Thursday at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the ...

Sustainable inputs and conservation practices improve soil health. (Natural Resources Conservation Service photo) Editor’s note: This is the fourth installment of a five-part series, “Getting Grounded ...

Department of Soil and Crop Sciences faculty and administrators will be recognized by three national societies in November.

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What is needed for plants to grow? How might you select which plants would be best to reforest a desert? How long do you think it might take to go from a desert to a forest? What positive and negative ...

Dive into the fascinating world beneath your feet! UW’s soil science minor is the perfect program for anyone looking to enhance a degree related to natural resources. Whether you’re passionate about ...

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 ...