Composite Metal Foam (CMF)
Composite Metal Foam (CMF) is a unique material that has a wide range of applications across various industries. It is created by injecting gas bubbles...
Author : Dusty Shore
Abiotic Oil Debate
The abiotic oil debate centers around the origin of petroleum. The traditional view is that petroleum is formed from the remains of ancient plants and...
Limits of Ten Important Natural Resources for Human Survival
Natural resources have intrinsic limits due to their finite availability and the Earth’s finite capacity to replenish them. These limits are determined by various factors...
Growing Food: Nitrogen in Soil, What you Should Know
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth and is one of the most important elements found in soil. Understanding the role of nitrogen in...
How Do Farmers Fertilize Soil?
Farmers deliver fertilizer to soil in various ways, depending on the scale of their operations and the specific farming practices. Here are some common methods:...
Growing Food: Soil Nutrient Analysis, Why Do It?
If you are going to grow food, do it right to maximize your efforts. Before you plant, ensure that your soil has the right consistency,...
Growing Food: How to Test Soil for Potassium
Why test for Potassium? Answer: Because plants need it and soil may lack it. Potassium is one of the three main soil elements added by...
Potash Fertilizer: When and How Much to Use
Potash is a potassium-rich compound that is commonly used as a fertilizer. In prehistoric times, humans discovered that burning wood and plant materials produced ashes...
Soil Organisms Count Test
Some soil tests you can do are explained in a free (PDF document C221-DIY-Soil-Tests ) from Washington State University Extension. In order to determine how...
Potash: Samuel Hopkins Process
Potash is still an important plant fertilizer, one of the main three supplements added to soil. Knowing when to add potash to plants and how...