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Rainfall experiments found solar panels cut soil erosion beneath their surfaces by 27–63%, while concentrated dripping created new erosion hotspots along panel edgesSolar panels significantly reduce soil erosion directly beneath them during rainfall events. However, concentrated runoff at panel edges ca...- In 2025, researchers extracted superabsorbent gel from discarded diapers and tested it in sandy soil, where it showed water-retention potential similar to a commercial hydrogelScientists are investigating the potential of repurposing used diaper gel as a source of agricultural water retention. This material exhibi...
- Massachusetts’ 2022 drought pushed seawater into a coastal marsh, triggering an 83% crash in methane emissions; the wetland still hadn’t recovered a year laterIn 2022, Massachusetts experienced a significant drought that led to seawater intrusion in a coastal marsh. This unusual phenomenon resulte...
- In the 1990s, China began regreening one of Earth's most eroded landscapes; more than 100 million tons of soil stopped entering the Yellow River each yearChina's Loess Plateau has seen a revolutionary ecological overhaul, where farmers took the initiative to plant trees and construct terraces...
- In a five-year trial reported in 2025, scientists mixed discarded oyster shells into acidic farmland; peanut yields rose by up to 37%Researchers repurposed oyster shell waste to improve sour farmland in China. This five-year trial significantly boosted peanut crop yields ...
- In 1998, over 1,000 truckloads of orange peels were dumped in a barren Costa Rica pasture, 15 years later it turned into a dense forestIn a groundbreaking initiative in Costa Rica, researchers turned orange waste into a remarkable tool for land restoration. This organic byp...
- In 2018, scientists added up to 15 tons of cacao-shell biochar per hectare to degraded tropical soil; maize yields improved over several growing seasonsResearch indicates that using cacao-shell waste to create biochar has significantly improved agricultural yields on degraded farmland in Su...
- Nicole Kidman loves growing her own food: 5 simple kitchen-garden ideas beginners can followNicole Kidman’s love of home-grown vegetables offers inspiration for beginners starting a kitchen garden. She has spoken about growing lett...
- As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farmingExtreme weather is pushing farmers toward climate-resilient practices for better yields. Regenerative farming methods improve soil health a...
- Between 2001 and 2019, satellites watched 250,000 farming areas across the world, revealing how government payments, crop rules and conservation measures can slowly restore degraded cropland and strengthen food securityResearch conducted by the University of Bonn reveals that agri-environmental policies worldwide are beneficial for cropland quality. Analyz...
- In 1500s, Spanish explorers introduced pigs into North America. Now areas where they roam free have fewer invasive speciesAlthough wild pigs have long been viewed as destructive invasive species, recent findings reveal they also play a surprising role in curbin...
- Crews spray green slurry across bare slopes, using wood fiber and binder to help protect soil from erosion while vegetation regrowsHydromulch, a green spray, helps stabilize hillsides after wildfires. This mixture of wood fiber and glue prevents soil erosion and mudslid...
- From Queen of the night to Night-blooming jasmine: 5 plants that bloom only at night and can transform your garden after sunsetSome plants save their most spectacular blooms for after sunset, creating a fragrant and unusual night garden. Queen of the night, moonflow...
- Banana peel gardening hack: Stop burying banana peels in soil; try these 3 methods insteadBurying fresh banana peels directly in soil is not recommended for gardens. Microorganisms need time to break down peels, delaying nutrient...
- Plant an ideaOne student researched extensively, while another student acted and learned through mistakes. The analytical student presented a paper, but...
- For thousands of years, Pacific farmers adapted crops to drought and changing weather; now Samoa and Tonga are combining that ancestral knowledge with modern science to rebuild soil, manage weeds and make farms more climate-resilientPacific farmers are reviving ancestral wisdom and scientific methods for climate resilience. Traditional practices like mulching and sheep ...
- Rice feeds more than half the world, but 3 toxic metals can travel from paddy soil into its grains; researchers propose changing soil chemistry and reinforcing plant barriers to keep arsenic, cadmium and mercury outRice grain contaminated with toxic metals: Rice cultivation faces contamination from toxic metals like arsenic and cadmium. Researchers pro...
- A dried lakebed in Africa's Chad sends 27.7 million tonnes of dust across 5,000 km of Atlantic Ocean each year, carrying phosphorus that helps sustain the Amazon rainforestThe Amazon rainforest has a surprising lifeline. Each year, about 27.7 million tonnes of Sahara dust travel nearly 5,000 kilometres from Ch...
- How to use aluminium foil in the garden: 6 surprisingly useful ways gardeners use this to protect plants, reflect light and deal with pests.Aluminum foil is a versatile tool for gardeners, offering a range of cost-effective solutions. For instance, reflective ground cover enhanc...
- During research, Czech scientists built microscopic cleanup robots from 2 materials and tested them against plastic pollution. Now, the moving swarms remove about 94% of polystyrene and 89% of PET from contaminated waterCzech scientists have developed microscopic cleanup robots designed to capture microplastics in contaminated water and soil. Built from lay...
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