Science news articles about 'soil studies'Soil studies might lead to new drugs
COVENTRY, England, June 2 (UPI) -- British scientists said they are convinced the pharmaceutical industry gave up on soil bacteria as a source of antibiotics far too soon.Soil Studies Continue at Site of Phoenix Mars Lander
Phoenix has continued studies of its landing site by widening a trench, making soil measurements and depositing a sample into a gap between partially opened doors on the lander's oven.Global warming time bomb trapped in Arctic soil: study
Climate change could release unexpectedly huge stores of carbon dioxide from Arctic soils, which would in turn fuel a vicious circle of global warming, a new study warned Sunday.Over-use Of Organic Fertilizers In Agriculture Could Poison Soils, Study Finds
... could be dangerous for plants, invertebrates and micro-organisms living in the soil. This is the finding of a new study that shows that the use of appropriate levels of fertilizers would prevent this ... Alternatives to ozone-depleting pesticide studied
... , "the phaseout of methyl bromide requires effective alternatives for soil disinfestation, particularly in high-elevation strawberry nurseries." In the study, MB alternatives were evaluated for weed ... Silicon's effect on sunflowers studied
... the applied source and concentration.", stated Cavins.
Summarizing the study outcomes, Cavins said, "Silicon is a key component in mineral soil, but it has been overlooked for years since it is not ... Study results: new recommendations for grape growers
... Joan R. Davenport was the lead author of the study published in the February 2008 issue of HortScience. ... repeated dropping of water, thus causing the soil to seal. Davenport explained that “right below ... Phoenix Lander to Make Contact with Martian Soil Sunday [News]
... 233 degrees east longitude, where it will dig into a layer of rock-solid ice thought to lie near the surface. The vehicle is slated for a three-month tour to study the history of water on Mars. [More]Some biofuels might do more harm than good to the environment, study finds
... a dozen policy recommendations to promote sustainability and biodiversity in biofuel production.
The study looked at factors such as the energy needed to produce a renewable fuel source compared ... Earthworm detectives provide genetic clues for dealing with soil pollution
... to copper, cadmium, the polyaromatic hydrocarbon fluoroanthene, and the agrochemical atrazine. In both studies this approach revealed subtle changes induced by the toxic chemicals in earthworm gene ... New study shows that transgenic plants don't hurt beneficial bugs
Genetically modified (GM) plants that use Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), a common soil bacterium, to kill pests won't harm the pests' natural enemies, according to new research by Cornell entomologists. ... NASA Mars Lander Scoops First Soil Sample for Laboratory Analysis
NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander made its first dig into Martian soil for science studies and is poised to deliver the scoopful to a laboratory instrument on the lander deck.Mars lander scientists to try last soil shake
... troubleshooting the Phoenix lander said Monday they will try one last shake to get a scoopful of Martian dirt inside a tiny oven in hopes of jump-starting their study of Mars' north pole region.Permafrost threatened by rapid retreat of Arctic sea ice, NCAR study finds
... of Russia, Alaska, and Canada.
Lawrence and his colleagues then used the model to study the influence of accelerated warming on permafrost and found that in areas where permafrost is already at risk, ... Study provides a first look at ammonia volatilized from surface applied urea
The question of how much nitrogen is lost from fertilizer urea when it is applied to the soil surface comes up with growers and fertilizer dealers every season and is the focus of a Montana ...
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Soil studies might lead to new drugs
COVENTRY, England, June 2 (UPI) -- British scientists said they are convinced the pharmaceutical industry gave up on soil bacteria as a source of antibiotics far too soon.Soil Studies Continue at Site of Phoenix Mars Lander
Phoenix has continued studies of its landing site by widening a trench, making soil measurements and depositing a sample into a gap between partially opened doors on the lander's oven.Global warming time bomb trapped in Arctic soil: study
Climate change could release unexpectedly huge stores of carbon dioxide from Arctic soils, which would in turn fuel a vicious circle of global warming, a new study warned Sunday.Over-use Of Organic Fertilizers In Agriculture Could Poison Soils, Study Finds
... could be dangerous for plants, invertebrates and micro-organisms living in the soil. This is the finding of a new study that shows that the use of appropriate levels of fertilizers would prevent this ...Alternatives to ozone-depleting pesticide studied
... , "the phaseout of methyl bromide requires effective alternatives for soil disinfestation, particularly in high-elevation strawberry nurseries." In the study, MB alternatives were evaluated for weed ...Silicon's effect on sunflowers studied
... the applied source and concentration.", stated Cavins. Summarizing the study outcomes, Cavins said, "Silicon is a key component in mineral soil, but it has been overlooked for years since it is not ...Study results: new recommendations for grape growers
... Joan R. Davenport was the lead author of the study published in the February 2008 issue of HortScience. ... repeated dropping of water, thus causing the soil to seal. Davenport explained that “right below ...Phoenix Lander to Make Contact with Martian Soil Sunday [News]
... 233 degrees east longitude, where it will dig into a layer of rock-solid ice thought to lie near the surface. The vehicle is slated for a three-month tour to study the history of water on Mars. [More]Some biofuels might do more harm than good to the environment, study finds
... a dozen policy recommendations to promote sustainability and biodiversity in biofuel production. The study looked at factors such as the energy needed to produce a renewable fuel source compared ...Earthworm detectives provide genetic clues for dealing with soil pollution
... to copper, cadmium, the polyaromatic hydrocarbon fluoroanthene, and the agrochemical atrazine. In both studies this approach revealed subtle changes induced by the toxic chemicals in earthworm gene ...New study shows that transgenic plants don't hurt beneficial bugs
Genetically modified (GM) plants that use Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), a common soil bacterium, to kill pests won't harm the pests' natural enemies, according to new research by Cornell entomologists. ...NASA Mars Lander Scoops First Soil Sample for Laboratory Analysis
NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander made its first dig into Martian soil for science studies and is poised to deliver the scoopful to a laboratory instrument on the lander deck.Mars lander scientists to try last soil shake
... troubleshooting the Phoenix lander said Monday they will try one last shake to get a scoopful of Martian dirt inside a tiny oven in hopes of jump-starting their study of Mars' north pole region.Permafrost threatened by rapid retreat of Arctic sea ice, NCAR study finds
... of Russia, Alaska, and Canada. Lawrence and his colleagues then used the model to study the influence of accelerated warming on permafrost and found that in areas where permafrost is already at risk, ...Study provides a first look at ammonia volatilized from surface applied urea
The question of how much nitrogen is lost from fertilizer urea when it is applied to the soil surface comes up with growers and fertilizer dealers every season and is the focus of a Montana ...