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From root zones to gut flora, a new map reveals how unseen microbes sustain our food supply - and what happens when they vanish.
No-dig gardening creates healthy soil by adding layers of compost to the surface, rather than disturbing the soil by digging. It’s a relatively new idea for home gardeners; however, many organic farms ...
To minimise human interference, a concealed bird photography hide will be constructed, ensuring that birdwatchers and photographers can observe avifauna without disrupting their natural behaviour. Vis ...
Are fungi animal, vegetable or mineral? Answer: none of the above! Fungi are a broad group of organisms in their own ...
Microbiologist Dr Primrose Freestone reveals the perfect way to wash your socks to avoid creating a 'miniature rainforest of ...
The rainy season can affect sexual health due to humidity and poor hygiene. An andrologist shares 7 expert-backed tips to ...
Erratic weather patterns due to climate change have triggered a surge in fungal diseases, threatening apple crops across the Kashmir Valley.
Diseases cause 45% of all mortality and wood decay in forests. Heart rot is the single most important disease of merchantable ...
Their byproducts, such as volatile fatty acids and sulphur compounds, are what give sweaty feet, socks and shoes that ...
Studies show socks harbour both potentially dangerous pathogens, including Aspergillus, Staphylococcus, Candida, Histoplasma ...
Leaves must also be dry, or only covered with a light dew, as moisture can enable runoff. Choose a day when it is expected to ...