Citizen scientists in Switzerland used cotton underpants to gauge soil health. The rate of fabric decomposition revealed the activity of soil’s living organisms. Private gardens showed the highest decomposition rates, indicating more active soil. This citizen science project simplified soil testing for the general public. The experiment highlighted soil’s importance and its hidden biological processes. Citizen scientists in Switzerland used cotton underpants to gauge soil health. The rate of fabric decomposition revealed the activity of soil’s living organisms. Private gardens showed the highest decomposition rates, indicating more active soil. This citizen science project simplified soil testing for the general public. The experiment highlighted soil’s importance and its hidden biological processes.
