The study of anchor penetration and shear strength in marine soils is critical for offshore and coastal engineering, where the reliable fixation of structures in seabed sediments is paramount. The ...

Soil and water scientist Dani Or, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, has joined the University of Nevada, Reno College of Engineering. Or is known for his contributions coupling soil ...

With record temperatures this summer along with dry conditions, ongoing concerns about food security, wildlife habitats and biodiversity, having a healthy soil system is more vital and challenging ...

Ant colonies can descend several metres underground, house millions of insects and last for decades, despite being made without the benefit of machinery and reinforcing material. The secrets of these ...

Soil gathered from various terrains consists of several characteristics, offering fingerprints to their origin. As per the International Union of Soil Science (IUSS) standard, the soil category could ...

Serial entrepreneurs Jack Oslan and Nate Storey have a thesis that artificial intelligence can provide real-time soil ...

Using muon detectors, the team produced detailed images of underground features, including tunnels and cisterns, based on how soil absorbs cosmic radiation. The team’s study was recently published in ...