Elevated levels of radioactive cesium-137 were found in sands and brackish groundwater beneath beaches up to 60 miles away

Indiana University scientists report new, highly accurate method to predict effectiveness of molecules that extract toxic elements from the environment

Danish researchers reveal a new, high-tech method of analyzing soil texture that is fast, cost-effective, and portable

Three scientists have proposed a new approach to better understand the role of soil organic matter in long-term carbon storage and its response to changes in global climate and atmospheric chemistry

Digging in the dirt

Bacteria provide a microbial partner to help protect trees from the toxic effects of pollutants and break down the toxins plants bring in from contaminated groundwater

New research suggests there could be a role for farmers in reducing phosphorus

Achieving gains in agricultural production depends on adequate levels of soil micronutrients like copper, low levels of which can impact yield by reducing fertility and, in extreme cases, lead to total crop failure

Triticale is a winter cover crop that limits the gamble with a trifecta of benefits

Some plant species are able to remove soil contaminants and grow normally, but these are a small minority