NASA: Well, of Course You Could Grow Plants on Mars

NASA: Well, of Course You Could Grow Plants on Mars

All the right nutrients are there, the space agency says

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 2nd, 2015
Bizarre Bright Swirls on the Moon Were Probably Birthed by Comets

Bizarre Bright Swirls on the Moon Were Probably Birthed by Comets

Comets crashing into the Moon, to be more precise

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 23rd, 2014
These Gut Bacteria Got in Line to Wish Us a Merry Christmas, No Joke

These Gut Bacteria Got in Line to Wish Us a Merry Christmas, No Joke

Scientist takes a break from his usual routine, uses Bacillus subtilis bacteria to spell “Merry Xmas”

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 18th, 2014
Geologist: Mars Was Once Warmer and Wetter, Had Earth-like Soils

Geologist: Mars Was Once Warmer and Wetter, Had Earth-like Soils

This means the Red Planet might have accommodated for microbial life at some point

Fungi Can Be Used to Clean Contaminated Soils, Study Finds

Fungi Can Be Used to Clean Contaminated Soils, Study Finds

Researcher says white rot fungi can break down several organic pollutants

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 5th, 2014
How Soil Forms of Asteroids Finally Explained

How Soil Forms of Asteroids Finally Explained

Origin of loose material on small asteroids puzzled astronomers

Calcium Can Help Forests Affected by Acid Rains Recover

Calcium Can Help Forests Affected by Acid Rains Recover

Scientists say adding calcium to soils can only prove beneficial

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 2nd, 2012
The Environment Takes Longer than Expected to Recover from Man’s Mistakes

The Environment Takes Longer than Expected to Recover from Man’s Mistakes

Human activities impact on the environment on a longer run than previously thought of

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 7th, 2009
Soil Creatures Got Smaller 55 Million Years Ago

Soil Creatures Got Smaller 55 Million Years Ago

By about 40 to 50 percent

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 19th, 2009
One of Spirit's Wheels Is Not Jammed

One of Spirit's Wheels Is Not Jammed

It could be used to remove the rover from its trap

  • Space
  • By Dan Talpalariu
  • December 16th, 2008
Phoenix Legacy – Data on Martian Water Cycles

Phoenix Legacy – Data on Martian Water Cycles

First data analysis is still inconclusive on life supportability

  • Space
  • By Dan Talpalariu
  • December 9th, 2008
Moon Can Tell about Earth's Ancient History

Moon Can Tell about Earth's Ancient History

Team proposes worldwide study on Moon soil

  • Space
  • By Dan Talpalariu
  • October 21st, 2008
Phoenix Lander's Sixth Martian Soil Sample

Phoenix Lander's Sixth Martian Soil Sample

This is twice the expected results for the mission

  • Nature
  • By Dan Talpalariu
  • October 6th, 2008
Oldest Footprint Ever Discovered on Earth

Oldest Footprint Ever Discovered on Earth

Scientists tracked down the oldest print of a legged animal in Nevada

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • July 16th, 2008
Phoenix to Uncover More Ice

Phoenix to Uncover More Ice

'Snow White' trench will be extended by 15 centimeters in length

  • Space
  • By Gabriel Gache
  • June 9th, 2008
Phoenix Fails to Make First Analysis of Martian Soil

Phoenix Fails to Make First Analysis of Martian Soil

Test oven covered with soil, none of which reaches the instrument

  • Health
  • By Stefan Anitei
  • April 2nd, 2008
Soil Eating, a Very Dangerous Habit

Soil Eating, a Very Dangerous Habit

From Bangladesh

 
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