New research on Ceres reveals hidden organic materials, suggesting subsurface reservoirs and internal energy sources.

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Seagrass meadows have an important climate protection function due to their long-term carbon storage potential. An ...

Healthy plants start with healthy soil, and one of the key elements of quality soil is organic matter. But what exactly is ...

Communities of microbes (microbiomes), particularly in soils, can be startlingly diverse, with as many as 10,000 species in just a cup of material. Scientists are working to understand how ...

The reality is much more prosaic, much more organized, more environmentally friendly and, arguably, a bit less fun, said ...

Air pollution, long associated with respiratory and cardiovascular health issues, has now been linked to a heightened risk of ...