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Beneath sandy beaches, microbes filter chemicals from groundwater and safeguard ocean health.
Another Puff from Whakaari
The partially submerged volcano in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty is called Whakaari/White Island.
Could This Fundamental Discovery Revolutionise Fertiliser Use in Farming?
Researchers have discovered a biological mechanism that makes plant roots more welcoming to beneficial soil microbes.
Floating Solar Panels Could Support US Energy Goals
New study shows federally controlled reservoirs could host enough energy to power approximately 100 million US homes a year.