Hey dirt enthusiasts! Ever heard the saying “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”? Well, at Estes Park Golf Course in Colorado, they’ve tweaked that wisdom to “when elk give you droppings, make premium topsoil.” And boy, do they have a story to tell!Mother Nature’s Unexpected GiftAt a breathtaking elevation of 8,000 feet, Superintendent John… [Read More]
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Too Clean for Space? Why Astronauts Need a Little More Dirt in Their Lives!”
Hey dirt enthusiasts! Ever wondered if being too clean could be a problem? Well, hold onto your space helmets, because scientists just dropped a mind-bending discovery about the International Space Station (ISS) that’ll make germaphobes question everything!Houston, We Have a Cleanliness Problem!Turns out, the ISS might be suffering from a case of “too squeaky clean”… [Read More]
Everyone Says Trees Are Our BFFs But This Scientist Is on a Mission to Prove It
In the green corners of southern Louisville, nearly 8,000 trees and shrubs are throwing a silent party, and about 500 residents are on the VIP list, all thanks to Aruni Bhatnagar, a cardiology researcher turned eco-warrior with a vision. Imagine him, a silver fox in a sleek black turtleneck, pointing at a magnolia tree on… [Read More]
From Dust to Dustier: A Trek Through Soil Conservation
In our story about saving the earth, our hero tries to help the soil like they’re learning to dance in big, muddy boots. It’s a bit awkward but also kind of graceful. They’ve got a shovel in one hand and songs by Rick Astley in the other, ready to make the ground better with all… [Read More]
Cultivating Safety With Flowers and Veggies
Well, tickle me surprised, a bounty of research shows community gardening efforts sprout safety along with vegetable yields! Transforming abandoned urban spaces by planting posies, fruits, and veggies makes neighborhoods significantly less crime-ridden. A decade ago in Flint, Michigan, many streets were hazardous with dilapidated structures and overgrown lots. Resident Darnell Ishmel described waist-high scrub on… [Read More]
