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Citizen Scientists Bury Cotton Underwear in Switzerland to Boost Soil Research
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Over 1,000 Swiss farmers and gardeners participated in a national study to measure soil fertility using a simple, eco-friendly method: burying pure cotton underwear. By observing how quickly the natural fabric decomposed, researchers gathered valuable, crowd-sourced data to help improve soil health and crop sustainability.
Over 1,000 Swiss farmers and gardeners participated in a national study to measure soil fertility using a simple, eco-friendly method: burying pure cotton underwear. By observing how quickly the natural fabric decomposed, researchers gathered valuable, crowd-sourced data to help improve soil health and crop sustainability.