A new study shows that resilient and remarkably diverse populations of organisms can persist in the soil despite harsh and extremely dry conditions. An international team led by researchers from the ...

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

Massive endeavor including Hopkins researchers and students aims to understand the planet's most biodiverse habitats ...

Life beneath the surface of one of the driest places on Earth may be far more complex than once believed. Researchers have found that soil can support surprisingly robust and varied forms of life even ...

From insignificant individual cells to a rich community full of cooperation. That is how our understanding of the world of ...

Tiny soil animals survive harsh desert conditions, revealing hidden life and climate driven survival strategies underground.

Nutrients related to vitamin B12 influence microbial growth and reshape soil microbiomes The Earth’s soils are critically important to maintaining ecosystem health through their ability to store ...

The unique blend of fungi and bacteria in a region's soil may be the strongest factor explaining its rates of childhood allergic disease, with certain assemblages of soil critters appearing linked ...

Impacts of biological amendments, including waste-derived amendments that underpin soil health and agricultural ...

Female bumblebees visiting flowers of Chamaecrista latistipula in the wild. The insect makes internal parts of the flower vibrate in order to extract protein-rich pollen grains, which it carries away ...