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• Mars
  NASA
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  Life-Probing Instrument Preparing For Mission To Mars

  April 28, 2008 — A new life-detecting instrument is preparing for a mission to the Red Planet. The Urey: Mars Organic and Oxidant Detector instrument, developed by a scientist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography ... > full story
• Soil Types
  Organic
  Organic Chemistry
  Fungus
  Chemistry
  Nanotechnology
   
  

  First Nanoscale Image Of Soil Reveals An 'Incredible' Variety, Rich With Patterns

  April 28, 2008 — Soil "unearthed" at the nanoscale: Soil scientists have seen -- for the first time -- seen soil at a scale of 50 nanometers. This view provided a beautiful glimpse of patterns, how carbon ... > full story
• Organic
  Agriculture and Food
  Food
  Cows, Sheep, Pigs
  Geochemistry
  Sustainability
   

  Costs, Considerations Of Switching To Natural Or Organic Agricultural Methods

  April 22, 2008 — The definition of "organic" is defined by the US Department of Agriculture; "natural," however, can be defined differently depending on who's doing the labeling. But both terms mean one thing: higher ... > full story
• Soil Types
  Organic
  Agriculture and Food
  Fungus
  Landslides
  Acid Rain
   
  

  Ancient Method, 'Black Gold Agriculture' May Revolutionize Farming, Curb Global Warming

  April 10, 2008 — Fifteen hundred years ago, tribes people from the central Amazon basin mixed their soil with charcoal derived from animal bone and tree bark. Today, at the site of this charcoal deposit, scientists ... > full story
• Soil Types
  Global Warming
  Air Quality
  Organic
  Climate
  Desert
   
  

  Kalahari Desert Sands An Important, Forgotten Storehouse of Carbon Dioxide

  April 1, 2008 — The sands of the desert are an important and forgotten storehouse of carbon dioxide taken from the world's atmosphere. Sands like those in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana are full of cyanobacteria. ... > full story
• Agriculture and Food
  Organic
  Environmental Issues
  Weather
  Earth Science
  Air Quality
   

  Organic Crops Impressively Productive When Compared With Conventionally Grown Crops

  March 25, 2008 — Scientists investigated yield differences between organic and conventional cash grain and forage crops in the Upper Midwest to compare the productivity of the two cropping systems. The researchers ... > full story
• Organic
  Soil Types
  Air Quality
  Global Warming
  Climate
  Nature
   

  Increased Carbon Dioxide In Atmosphere Linked To Decreased Soil Organic Matter

  March 11, 2008 — A recent study created a bit of a mystery for soil scientists -- increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was expected to increase plant growth, increase plant biomass and ultimately beef up the ... > full story
• Water
  Food Additives
  Air Pollution
  Drought Research
  Sustainability
  Pollution
   

  Is Your Drinking Water Safe?

  February 28, 2008 — Lake Bloomington in central Illinois is a major source of drinking water. It also has a record of elevated nitrate levels, causing residents to be concerned about water quality. A new study measures ... > full story
• Organic
  Soil Types
  Global Warming
  Air Quality
  Forest
  Agriculture and Food
   

  Compost Can Turn Agricultural Soils Into A Carbon Sink, Thus Protecting Against Climate Change

  February 25, 2008 — Applying organic fertilizers, such as those resulting from composting, to agricultural land could increase the amount of carbon stored in these soils and contribute significantly to the reduction of ... > full story
• Agriculture and Food
  Recycling and Waste
  Soil Types
  Organic
  Hazardous Waste
  Environmental Science
   
  

  Earthworms Found To Contain Chemicals From Households And Animal Manure

  February 23, 2008 — Earthworms studied in agricultural fields have been found to contain organic chemicals from household products and manure, indicating that such substances are entering the food chain. Manure and ... > full story

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