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A galaxy with light beams trailing off into the distance

Star Wars Planetary Soil Colors Imagined

Planets in Star Wars films often challenge scientific standards of real life environments and their resulting soil surfaces. However, these intriguing lands, even if geologically odd, are truly fun to imagine and of course, to notate. … Continue reading

A Super Bowl football catch in the air

Super Bowl Uniform Colors 2018

It is a rematch some 13 years in the making, and one that will look almost identical to the first: the New England Patriots versus the Philadelphia Eagles. Since that Super Bowl, the Patriots have been back in the big … Continue reading

An array of dog breeds ranging in colors gather together

Celebrating Dogs & All Their Colors

August 26th is National Dog Day, a celebration of all dogs. Dogs play an important role in many people’s lives, as companions that give unending love and loyalty. Working dogs are used by law enforcement as partners, as guides for … Continue reading

The brown, green and white colors of Carlsbad Caverns National Park

The Soil Colors of New Mexico National Parks

Our interview series celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service in the United States and the important role soil plays in these parks continues. We venture to Lincoln, NE to talk to National Soil Classification Specialist (Soil Taxonomy) for … Continue reading

A view from the beach of the crisp blue water, rocky shoreline and soil colors of Acadia National Park

The Soil Colors of Acadia National Park

Our interview series celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service in the United States and the important role soil plays in these parks continues. We head over to the most eastern state to speak with NRCS, South Paris Maine … Continue reading