Soil could be our planet's unsung hero, quietly working behind the scenes to keep everything in balance. This article will discuss some of the worrying emerging contaminants detected in soil and how scientists are rising to the analytical challenge.

Enhancing cathodes in sodium–ion batteries with a vanadium–iron phosphate structure improves ion conductivity and stability using cost-effective, eco-friendly materials, a study shows. This breakthrough could revolutionize large-scale energy storage.