Is Lead Contamination Ancient History?
Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)Despite the phase out of lead, urban soils a leading source of lead exposure
Despite the phase out of lead, urban soils a leading source of lead exposure
One soil scientist鈥檚 journey through a soil pit leaves mystery 鈥 for now
Using plants to clean up soil
Gathering soil samples is a challenge, but findings are important to seafood industry and more
Rhizobia can differ between continents, countries, and even the same farm field!
The varied shapes allow for healthy soil to have pores for air and water
Crops like mustard, cabbages, can help heal infected soils
Plants are not passive actors in the soil environment
Prevent losses for garden and environmental health
Understanding the role of compost
Information to minimize risk from soil contaminants
U.S., Japanese scientists team together for solutions
Mar. 11 marks the 8th anniversary of Japan鈥檚 Tohuku earthquake. The tsunami that followed led to the meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which spread radioactive materials throughout the area. The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Mar. 1 blog explores the impact this has had on the farming village of Iitate, Japan.
Soils all over the Earth鈥檚 surface are rigorously tested and managed. But what about soils that are down in the murky depths? Some scientists are working to get them the recognition and research they deserve.
Soil is all around us, in cities and rural areas. But some soil becomes contaminated. The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Feb. 15 Soils Matter blog summarizes common contaminants and the risks they carry.
Some soils, like some humans, might need a low-salt diet. The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Feb. 1 Soils Matter blog explains where salt in soil comes from and what can be done about it.
Winter soil freezes, heaves, and moves! The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Jan. 15 Soils Matter blog looks at the freeze-thaw cycle, how it changes soil on a microscopic level, and the reaction of Alaska鈥檚 unique permafrost soils.
Chilling sub-zero temperatures. Astounding snowfalls. The weather outside is frightful. Yet under the snow and frost, life in soils carries on! Soils Matter, Soil Science Society of America鈥檚 science-based blog, provides insights to soils in winter and the organisms that live there.
Did you know soils could be 鈥渂outique?鈥 The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Dec. 1 Soils Matter blog explains how this group of soils can challenge your assumptions.
When trees are removed, it鈥檚 not just the view that changes in a former woods. The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Nov. 15 Soils Matter blog explains the unintended consequences of tree removal by early colonists in Southeastern states, and how the land is recovering.