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Soil Microbes Find Common Ground After Adding Organic Matter

February 27, 2026

Researchers examined how adding organic material changes the tiny life in two different soils. The study focused on microbes that help break down nutrients and keep the climate stable. Scientists wanted to know if these tiny organisms would react in the same way when the soils receive the same organ

environment

Nagaon's Changing Face: What's Happening to Its Land?

July 28, 2025

Nagaon, a city in Assam, has been growing fast. But this growth is not always organized or well-planned. Over the last 30 years, the way land is used in Nagaon has changed a lot. More buildings are going up, while green spaces are shrinking. This is a big deal because it affects how people live and

environment

How Farms and Forests Mix in the Amazon

July 28, 2025

In the eastern Amazon, the health of the forest is a big deal. It's not just about the trees, but also about what's happening around them. People have been trying to figure out how farming and other activities affect the forest. But there's still a lot to learn. A recent study took a close look at

environment

Mangroves: Guardians of the Coast in a Changing Climate

June 17, 2025

Mangroves are not just pretty trees by the water. They play a big role in fighting climate change. They soak up carbon from the air and store it in their roots and soil. This is what scientists call "blue carbon. " But here is the problem. Human activities like industry, farming, and city growth are

science

Soil Secrets: How Farming Affects Hidden Carbon

June 3, 2025

In the world of soil science, there's a lot going on beneath our feet that we don't see. Soil organic carbon is a big deal, especially in tropical regions. The way we use the land can really shake things up in the soil. This is because the minerals and climate in these areas speed up the transformat

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Flooding Trends in Borno City: A Look at Environmental Changes and Rainfall Patterns

April 30, 2025

In the heart of Northeastern Nigeria, Borno Metropolis has been grappling with increased flooding. This is not just a recent issue. It has been a growing problem over the past few decades. The reason? A mix of natural and human-driven factors. Climate change has been a significant player, altering r

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Cacao Farmers and the Knowledge Gap in Agroforestry

April 30, 2025

Cacao farming in Colombia is at a crossroads. The way farmers and experts think about land use is evolving. Agroforestry is a big part of this change. It's a way to use land that mixes trees, crops, and sometimes animals. The goal is to make farming more sustainable. But there's a problem. The knowl

environment

Predicting City Growth: A Simple Guide to Modeling Land Use

April 16, 2025

Cities are always changing, and understanding these changes is crucial. These changes are influenced by many factors. These include the environment, society, economy, and politics. A new approach has been developed to predict these changes using a tool called Dinamica-Ego. This tool helps to creat

science

How Land and Labor Shaped Past Wealth Gaps

April 15, 2025

People have always been curious about how economic inequality came to be. One big question is how different ways of getting food, like farming, herding, and foraging, have affected how wealth is spread out. Some people think that societies where owning land was key to producing food had bigger wealt

environment

Plastic Pieces in Our Waters: How City Design and Land Use Affect Pollution

April 9, 2025

Microplastics are tiny bits of plastic that are causing big problems in our rivers and streams. These tiny pieces come from various sources, and one major way they end up in water is through stormwater runoff. This is the water that flows over the ground during rainstorms, picking up pollutants alon