Biochar is created through pyrolysis, a process that heats biomass in the absence of oxygen. The result is a stable, carbon-rich solid that doesn’t rot or decompose. When added to soil, it improves ...

The creation of a global Arid Cities Network (ACN) garnered strong support at the Earthna Summit 2025, highlighting the need for collaborative solutions and a platform to share knowledge among ...

The ARID II trial investigates the Voro Urologic Scaffold's safety and efficacy in prostate cancer patients undergoing robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy. The scaffold aims to improve urinary ...

Pune: Latest Aridity Anomaly Index maps from India Meteorological Department (IMD) have highlighted severe arid conditions in parts of north and Northeast in recent weeks. The data indicate that ...

Scientists Discover Microbes in Earth's Deep Soil Apr. 7, 2025 — Scientists have discovered a new phylum of microbes in the Earth's Critical Zone, an area of deep soil that restores water quality.

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus will receive free-of-charge portable desalination plants from the United Arab Emirates to cover the tourism-reliant island nation’s water needs this summer as ...

According to Moneim Shahid from Najaf's agriculture authorities, crop yields have been boosted by new irrigation methods, tougher seeds and fertilisers suitable for arid soils. Mr. Shahid said he ...

According to Moneim Shahid from Najaf's agriculture authorities, crop yields have been boosted by new irrigation methods, tougher seeds and fertilisers suitable for arid soils. Shahid said he expects ...

Farmer Hadi Saheb cannot wait to see his wheat fields flourish in the heart of the desert after he tapped into groundwater reserves in water-starved Iraq. Like many other farmers, Saheb has ...

According to Moneim Shahid from Najaf's agriculture authorities, crop yields have been boosted by new irrigation methods, tougher seeds and fertilisers suitable for arid soils. Shahid said he ...

Richard Gaddum says there's plenty of unproductive land for building houses in Hawke's Bay. One of my late father’s favourite sayings was “there’s enough for the needy but not enough for the ...

In arid zones already affected by climate change ... I hope against hope for people and nature to thrive in that land. The trees, springs, and soil are the silent witnesses and passive victims, but ...