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Jake M Robinson, Ecologist and Researcher, Flinders University

Crackles, clicks and pops – now we can monitor the ‘heartbeat’ of soil

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Healthy soil is teeming with life. An astonishing 59% of Earth’s species live in soil. They play crucial roles in maintaining soil health and, by extension, the health of our planet.

But this vital resource is under threat. Currently, 75% of the world’s soils are damaged. This figure could rise to 90% by 2050 due to deforestation, overgrazing, urbanisation and other destructive practices.

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