Joseph ShavitMay 13, 2022Lunar first: Scientists grow plants in soil from the MoonScientists have grown plants in soil from the Moon, a first in human history and a milestone in lunar and space exploration.
Joseph ShavitMay 6, 2022Lunar soil has the potential to generate oxygen and fuelSoil on the moon contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuels, scientists in China report.
Joseph ShavitDec 14, 2021Low-cost AI soil sensors could help farmers curb fertiliser useTechnology could help growers work out the best time to use fertiliser on their crops and how much is needed considering weather and soil.
Joseph ShavitJan 29, 2021Scientists look to soils to learn how forests affect air quality, climate changeTrees are often heralded as the heroes of environmental mitigation. They remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which slows the pace...
Joseph ShavitNov 3, 2020Self-Watering Soil Could Transform FarmingA new type of soil created by engineers at The University of Texas at Austin can pull water from the air and distribute it to plants