Birds that live and breed in vegetated coastal areas, such as dunes and small islands, not only build nests but ...

Beneath the golden corn fields and sprawling soybean rows of America's Midwest lies an invisible crisis that threatens the ...

Oxygen isotope analysis of lunar soil shows meteorites delivered only a limited amount of water to the Earth–Moon system ...

If you’ve ever wanted to visit another planet without leaving Earth, Fort Rock State Natural Area near Fort Rock, Oregon, is ...

Coffee grounds are widely considered beneficial for the garden, from pest control to fertilizer. However, seedlings can be negatively impacted by fresh grounds.

Biodegradable mulch films are widely promoted as a sustainable alternative to conventional agricultural plastics, yet their breakdown in soil remains poorly understood. A new study reveals that plant ...

A proposed $1.3-billion U.S. Army Corps of Engineers port expansion in North Carolina threatens to unearth decades of “forever chemicals.” The government’s initial plan: don’t test the mud ...

This was a memorable success and an excellent side, but it’s difficult to view Italy as all-conquering 2006 World Cup champions. Three of their four knockout-phase victories were that controversial ...

Fort Rock State Natural Area near Fort Rock, Oregon, is exactly that kind of place, a geological marvel so spectacular that ...

Afforestation transforms degraded soils in semi-arid regions, increasing microbial necromass and enhancing soil carbon and nitrogen pools, thereby improving ecosystem health.

Homegrown chickpeas could be on the menu for future astronauts. With help from compost and symbiotic fungi, chickpea plants grow and produce seeds in simulated lunar dirt, researchers report March 5 ...

People may be frustrated by the lack of detail when weather forecasters say, "There will be thunderstorms popping up, but we ...