Lunar Bricks Repaired with Bacteria: A New Space Age Technique

Imagine a future on teh moon where structures can heal themselves! This article explores a revolutionary bacteria-based technique developed at the Indian Institute of Science that could be key for lunar habitat repair. Rather of costly replacements, researchers are using the power of microbes to effectively repair bricks made from lunar soil, offering a enduring … Read more

A bacteria-based technique to repair lunar bricks

NASA’s Artemis program aims to establish a permanent moon habitat. The program will use lunar soil (regolith) to cut costs to build structures instead of transporting materials from Earth. A few years ago, IISc researchers developed a method using Sporosarcina pasteurii bacteria. This bacteria creates calcium carbonate crystals to bind soil particles with guar gum, … Read more

Goji Berry Farming: Soil, Fertilization & Testing

Optimizing Goji Berry Production: The Critical Role of Soil Analysis Table of Contents Optimizing Goji Berry Production: The Critical Role of Soil Analysis Rising Nutrient Imbalances in Goji Berry Farms The Impact of Soil salinity on Goji Berry Quality Proactive Soil Management: A Step-by-Step Guide Adapting to a Changing Agricultural Landscape Goji Berry Farming: soil, … Read more

Safe to breathe in L.A.? Lawmakers call for federal action on fire pollutants

Archyde The Hidden Health Risks⁢ of urban Wildfires Table of Contents 1. The Hidden Health Risks⁢ of urban Wildfires 2. What‍ specific actions can individuals⁤ take to protect themselves and thier families from‍ the long-term health risks of wildfire smoke, even after the fires have been extinguished? 3. Hidden Dangers: Air Quality Expert on the … Read more

What to know about canine whipworm infection

Whipworm egg. Photo: Saiful52/Adobe Stock Canine whipworm infection occurs after a dog has eaten an egg left in the soil or other contaminated environments. Although some infected canines may not show signs, diarrhea or soft stool with blood or mucus, as well as lethargy, weight loss, and dehydration, may be seen in other infected dogs.1 … Read more

Advancing soil health agenda through a soil knowledge exchange

Eliane Ubalijoro,CIFOR-ICRAF CEO interacts with Ambassador Gunnar Andreas Holm, the Ambassador of Norway to Kenya, during the Kenya workshop. Photo CIFOR-ICRAF. Up to 65 per cent of Africa’s productive land is degraded, while desertification affects 45 per cent of its total land area. Healthy soils are essential for food security, underpinning high crop and livestock … Read more

South Korea says initial data extracted from Jeju Air crash black box voice recorder

The second black box, the flight data recorder, “was found with a missing connector,” Joo said. “Experts are currently conducting a final review to determine how to extract data from it.” People watch the news regarding the plane crash at Seoul station. Photo / Getty Images Officials initially pointed to a bird strike as a … Read more

Soil degradation threatens food supply and scientists are calling for action

Soil is like the earth’s skin — a protective layer that makes up a complex ecosystem.  That skin, which supports all life on Earth, is under threat, with scientists from a new global think tank warning 90 per cent of the planet’s soil could be degraded by 2050 unless urgent action is taken. “If we … Read more