Lynette Abbott and Bede Mickan from The University of Western Australia, provide insights into research on enhancing soil ...

We found that in 71% of cases studied, pesticides kill or harm soil invertebrates like earthworms, ants, beetles and ground-nesting bees. We found negative effects across all studied pesticide classes ...

This cycling helps to maintain the essential nutrients required for plant growth in the soil. Complex nutrient cycles incorporate a range of physical, chemical, and — most importantly ...

Lethal injection is a common form of execution in a number of countries, most prominently the US and China. The protocols currently used in the US contain three drugs: an ultrashort-acting ...

In the pedosphere, the physical and chemical properties of water regulate the flow of energy and solutes, making soil water a crucial component of terrestrial ecosystems. Many of the familiar ...

Background: Lethal injection for execution was conceived as a comparatively humane alternative to electrocution or cyanide gas. The current protocols are based on one improvised by a medical ...