New method reveals chemical signs of early microbial life in ancient Earth rocks, showing photosynthesis evolved much earlier ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

What is the single most basic thing you could do to be a successful gardener? There is nothing you could do in your garden that would be more helpful than applying organic matter in and on your soil.

Organic matter carried in rivers to the Russian part of the Arctic Ocean may be creating more clouds and keeping the region ...

Researchers have developed a Martian atmospheric evolution model to propose a new theory about Mars's past. Although Mars is currently a cold, dry planet, geological evidence suggests that liquid ...

A new photocatalyst that combines sunlight and a common water-treatment oxidant can rapidly strip dangerous organic matter from water, offering a promising tool for safer drinking water and cleaner ...

Growing demand for eco-conscious turf care and soil management highlights a shift toward sustainable materials and ...

The intricate roles of soil microorganisms in ecological processes such as organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, ...