Global Citizen Scientists Use Cotton Underwear to Measure Soil Health

Researchers and volunteers across 25 countries buried cotton underpants to assess soil biodiversity, finding that private gardens exhibited the highest decomposition rates due to active microbial life.

29 Aug, 05:37 — 29 Aug, 05:37

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3d ago

Why 1000 citizen scientists from 25 countries across buried their cotton underpants

Citizen scientists in Switzerland used cotton underpants to gauge soil health. The rate of fabric decomposition revealed the activity of soil's living organisms. Private gardens showed the highest decomposition rates, indicating more active soil. This citizen science project simplified soil testing for the general public. The experiment highlighted soil's importance and its hidden biological processes.

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