The "Underpants Index": How a Global Citizen Science Experiment is Revolutionizing Soil Health Monitoring
Executive Overview Beneath our feet lies a vast, complex, and largely invisible universe that sustains nearly all terrestrial life on Earth. Soil is not merely dirt; it is a dynamic, living ecosystem pulsing with billions of microorganisms, fungi, earthworms, and insects. The health of this subterranean world dictates agricultural yields, carbon sequestration capabilities, and global…
