News of the Soil Science cluster
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Soil, LIVE!
Soils host an extremely high diversity of species and have frequently been described as “the poor man’s tropical rainforest”. Soil... -
Surinamese-WUR collaboration to improve soil health in Suriname
Soil health is defined as the capacity of soils to perform different functions. It is assessed through the measurements of soil chemical, physical and... -
Petition calls for the proposed EU Soil Health Law to be supported, but also tightened
The response of WUR soil scientists’ to the proposed EU Soil Health Law has been met with broad support among scientists of WUR and beyond.... -
A leap forward in measuring soil carbon enables carbon farming
Agricultural soils hold great potential for climate change mitigation by removing atmospheric CO2 and storing it in the soil. Enhancing soil carbon... -
Pan-European research for better soil health across Europe
60-70% of soils in Europe are currently considered to be unhealthy. Recently, the BENCHMARKS project was launched, which brings together a... -
More uncontrollable wildfires with larger impact on society
An increased part of the Netherlands will face more wildfires in the future. "Wildfires are more often becoming intense fires that cannot be... -
Why soil carbon sequestration is overrated
Increasing the carbon content of agricultural soils is promoted by several international policy initiatives (like the UN, the EU & the IPPC) as a... -
First recipients Birgit Elands Thesis Award
The first Birgit Elands Thesis Award was given to Rianne Kat at a simple ceremony on December 21. -
New equipment for soil aggregate research available for use
Soil aggregates (little “clumps” in the soil) are important for many soil functions. Still, their nature and behaviour are not yet fully... -
Schokland: World heritage site in mixed reality
What if there was a way to make ancient world heritage come to life? An interactive view that enables you to experience landscapes of the past? The...
- From February 16 until June 1 2022, Felipe Bonini da Luz - a PhD candidate from São Paulo University (SHOMA group) - Brazil visited the Soil Biology Group. Read here for knowing more about this nice collaboration.