A scientific method where the most complex equipment is a pair of briefs and the result is a dress—finally, research you can wear to the lab meeting.
This Is What Happens When 1,000 People Bury Their Underwear for Science
A University of Zurich-led study enlisted 1,000 Swiss citizen scientists to bury cotton underwear and tea bags as a soil-health index. Average decomposition ranged from 58% in gardens to 40% in lawns, proving that private gardens have the most active soil. The undies were later upcycled into a dress.
Source: This Is What Happens When 1,000 People Bury Their Underwear for Science — Nautilus
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Aug 28, 2026.
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