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As the Arctic tundra warms, soil microbes likely will ramp up CO2 production

Climate change is warming the Arctic tundra about four times faster than the rest of the planet. Now, a study…

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Science

New class of antimicrobials discovered in soil bacteria

Researchers have discovered toxic protein particles, shaped like umbrellas, that soil bacteria known as Streptomyces secrete to squelch competitors, especially…

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Politics

McConnell: TikTok threatens security ‘on US soil’

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Monday endorsed an effort to require the Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok…

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Science

A new estimate of U.S. soil organic carbon to improve Earth system models

Soil contains about twice as much carbon as the atmosphere and plants combined. It is a major carbon sink, capable…

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Science

Manganese plays a surprising role in soil carbon sequestration

Manganese in the soil of boreal forests has been found to work against the carbon storage capacity of these crucial…

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Science

The ingredients for a tastier, stronger tea could be in the soil

From the strength of black and Earl Grey teas to the soothing and light flavors of herbal and green teas,…

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Business

British start-ups should be kept on home soil, says BBB boss

Britain has long been recognized as one of the world’s key financial hubs. But in recent years, it’s witnessed a…

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U.S.-Venezuela Prisoner Swap Brings 10 Americans Back To U.S. Soil

MIAMI (AP) — The United States freed a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in exchange for the release…

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CBD

Enhancing Vineyard Soil Health and Wine Flavor

Summary: A new Hemp in Vineyards study explores the benefits of intercropping hemp with wine grapes. The research found that…

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Science

Ancient life thrived after supercontinents trapped nutrient-rich soil

Supercontinents like Pangaea, which formed around 300 million years ago, played a key role in biodiversity MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY…

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