Development of the fundamental principles of soil mechanics as utilized in soil and foundation engineering. Topics include: classification, index properties, strength and stress-strain behavior, ...

The mechanics of this are simple: Direct skin contact with the incredibly diverse range of microbes in the soil directly impacts ... since 1950. For example, one U.S. study found that the amount ...

• Plant container-grown trees and shrubs this month. Fall is generally the best time to plant. At this time, the plants have ...

A new study, analyzing a 3,375-year-old log that remained remarkable preserved in clay soil, found that the old piece of ...

Soil is a mixture of tiny particles of rock, dead plants and animals, air and water. Different soils have different properties depending on their composition. Sandy soil is pale coloured and has ...

Lead levels in soil samples in Chicago, generated from the community lead portal. Urban households are likely to have multiple sources of lead exposure, making the screening level 100 ppm.

Soil carbon storage is a vital ecosystem service, resulting from interactions of ecological processes. Human activities affecting these processes can lead to carbon loss or improved storage.

Research redefines soil health by comparing it to human health and identifying key indicators for diagnosing and treating ...

Pesticides, heavy metals, micro- and nanoplastics in the soil, and environmentally harmful ... commonly known as Sahara or desert dust, for example. Around 770,000 cardiovascular deaths per ...

In urbanized areas like Chicago, the predominance of built-up areas like roads, parking lots and rooftops means water can’t be easily soaked up by soil ... “For example, people living outdoors ...