Tooth enamel, the hardest substance in the human body, may be at risk of gradual and permanent wear from chewing vegetables.

Mineral particles in soil are classified as either sand, silt or clay, depending upon their size. The proportion of each of ...

Imagine plants not just sipping nutrients dissolved in water, but actually munching on tiny mineral particles straight from ...

A recent study published by Portland State University discovered a variety of microplastics in 180 out of 182 tested seafood ...

A thin layer found in the top few centimeters of soil plays a big role in its ecology. Biocrust is built, maintained and ...

A combination of sewage overflows and coastal winds could be sending billions of airborne microplastic particles into the ...

From the mud, straw, and gypsum mixtures of ancient Egypt's monumental pyramids to the sophisticated underwater material ...

Transition metals such as iron are reactive components of environmentally relevant surfaces. Here, dark reaction of Fe(III) with catechol and guaiacol was investigated in an aqueous solution at pH 3 ...

In tight spaces like pots and containers, your plants require lightweight soil that can retain moisture, provide enough air around the root, and drain water well. Luckily, you can find the best soil ...

Soil is the thin layer of material covering the earth’s surface and is formed from the weathering of rocks. It is made up mainly of mineral particles, organic materials, air, water and living ...

The importance of water-soluble organic matter (WSOM) on the hygroscopic growth of particles is recognized, yet roles of different categories of WSOM are under debate. We segregated WSOM from ...