This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW YORK (AP) — A germ that causes a rare ...

The intricate roles of soil microorganisms in ecological processes such as organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, ...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Authorities in Denmark are working against the clock to stop a slow-moving landslide of contaminated soil from reaching a nearby water source as public officials and the company ...

A research team has successfully developed and tested a solar-powered artificial plant that can rapidly purify soil contaminated with radioactive cesium. The innovative device, which mimics a plant’s ...

Hazardous chemicals have been detected in groundwater beyond the defunct Pasco Sanitary Landfill boundary after a process to extract chemicals from the soil failed to capture all the contamination.