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Scientists Buried 2,000 Pairs of Underwear. What Happened Next Revealed a Hidden World

The results showed that gardens had especially active soils, while lawns were much quieter underground. Soil supports the global food system while also storing water, carbon, and essential nutrients.

Scientists Buried 2,000 Pairs of Underwear. What Happened Next Revealed a Hidden World

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The results showed that gardens had especially active soils, while lawns were much quieter underground.

Soil supports the global food system while also storing water, carbon, and essential nutrients.

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The results showed that gardens had especially active soils, while lawns were much quieter underground. Soil supports the global food system while also storing water, carbon, and essential nutrients.

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