An unknown group of microbes is thriving in Earth's deep soil and they’re quietly helping to clean the water that becomes our ...

Scientists have discovered a new phylum of microbes in the Earth's Critical Zone, an area of deep soil that restores water quality. Ground water, which becomes drinking water, passes through where ...

The soil under our feet is teeming with mysterious life forms – possibly more than any other habitat on Earth. Scientists ...

A study shows that the contrast between wet and dry areas can increase rainfall by up to 30%. Storm forecasting has traditionally relied on analyzing atmospheric conditions. However, groundbreaking ...

Learn about a new phylum of microbes that lives in deep soil, a layer of the Earth that supports water cycling and nutrient ...

The economic valuation of soils is in a large part due to soil microbial populations which provide key soil functions. Future climate scenarios may affect microbial populations in soil with many ...