soil

Scientists from the University of Florida say they've successfully grown plants in samples of lunar soil collected during three Apollo missions.

Lunar Learning

That's one hell of a gardening challenge. 

Scientists Grow Living Plants in Moon Soil Captured by Astronauts

Failing to reach the Paris agreement's goals and heating Earth by two degrees Celsius could trigger the release of 230 billion tons of carbon from the soil.

The Dirt

Well, this isn't good.

Our Soil is Poised To Release Billions of Tons of Carbon

This is why synthetic biology is astounding. 

Genetically Engineered Bacteria Let Scientists 'See' Into Soil

It happened in "The Martian"-- but can crops be grown on martian soil in the lab?

We've Successfully Grown Crops in 'Martian' Soil

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