Scientists Breathe Life Into Sand

Scientists breathe life into sand

Researchers at Empa and Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi have introduced microorganisms into sand to make it more suitable for agriculture. Climate change, excessive land use and deforestation are increasing desertification across the world. This leads to the loss of nutrients in soil, causing vegetation to become sparse and exposing the ground to erosion by wind and water.  Turning desert back into fertile soil requires enormous resources, espec…