soil
Coverage of soil in the Nexus archive.
- Women tackling coal dust and other eco wins this week
Indian women are combating toxic coal dust, the US achieved a solar energy milestone, and Kenya and global car industries reported positive environmental developments.
- The Dirt That Refused To Die
Sébastien Fontaine, a biochemist, has spent 15 years studying carbon release from sterilized soil. His team sealed dirt in jars, sterilized it with gamma radiation, and measured carbon dioxide emissions to understand soil's role in carbon dynamics.
- Wildlife experts urge tourists to stop feeding Gibraltar's famous macaques junk food: Monkeys are eating SOIL to self-medicate themselves in response
Wildlife experts in Gibraltar are urging tourists to stop feeding the local macaque monkeys junk food. The monkeys have begun eating soil to self-medicate, likely in response to dietary imbalances caused by processed foods.
- Scientists develop dirt-powered fuel cell that could replace batteries
Scientists have developed a dirt-powered fuel cell using soil microbes to generate electricity, capable of powering underground sensors for monitoring tasks without batteries or solar panels. The technology works in diverse conditions and offers longer durability than similar systems, with potential applications in sustainable agriculture and environmental monitoring.