soil science
Americannoun
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Origin of soil science
First recorded in 1935–40
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Inspired by the practice of composting livestock, Spade set up a five-month pilot project with the soil science department at Washington State University.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
The data gathered in the program applies to ecology, weather, oceanography, soil science, biology and satellite calibration/validation research.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025
Naomi Rintoul-Hynes, senior lecturer in soil science and environmental management at Canterbury Christ Church University, studied soil contamination from World War One and fears the conflict in Ukraine is doing similar, irreversible damage.
From Reuters • Mar. 1, 2023
Luckily, Colin loved the idea that she would have naturally evolved into dealing with the climate crisis in her awareness of paleobotany and soil science and DNA.
From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2022
Probably the finest, most human soil science text ever written.
From Gardening Without Irrigation: or without much, anyway by Solomon, Steve
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