The Soil Health Institute recently announced the release of a free phone application, Slakes, to empower and engage citizens around the world to measure aggregate stability: one of the most common ...

The role of vegetation in enhancing soil stability and mediating root mechanics has garnered substantial attention in recent years. Plants contribute to slope stability by reinforcing the soil through ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 1, 2024) In a study published earlier this year in Soil Science Society of America Journal, researchers at Kansas State University document direct evidence that organic ...

Coastal forests are increasingly exposed to the effects of climate change and sea level rise. New experimental research examined how soils change when transplanted between parts of a tidal creek that ...

In the days since last week’s fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, there has been widespread discussion about what may have caused the slopes above the campground to fail, including the possible role ...

A long-term field study conducted in Northeast China’s fertile black soil region has demonstrated that biochar can significantly improve soil health, stabilize microbial communities, and increase crop ...

Dr. Xiankai Lu’s comprehensive review reveals why urban forest soils lose their ability to lock away carbon—and how suburban zones might hold the key to climate-resilient green spaces But in urban ...

A new global study shows that increasing soil salinity is systematically reshaping the storage and distribution of soil inorganic carbon (SIC), a key but often-overlooked part of terrestrial ...

If you’ve lived in Dallas-Fort Worth for any length of time, you have likely heard about foundation problems. Maybe you’ve even dealt with them yourself. They are a common source of frustration for ...