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Why scientists asked 1,000 people to bury their underwear

All Top News -- ScienceDaily Aug 28, 2026 · 4:23 AM 👁 0 views ❤ 0 likes

More than 1,000 volunteers buried cotton underwear across Switzerland to help scientists measure how active different soils are. The faster the fabric disappeared, the more biological activity was taking place underground. Gardens showed the fastest decomposition, while lawns had the least, revealing how strongly land management can shape soil life.

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