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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 19-Jun-2026 09:15 ET (19-Jun-2026 13:15 GMT/UTC)

New insights into biochar reveal how to better capture phosphorus and protect water systems

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study uncovers how specially engineered biochar can more effectively capture organic phosphorus, offering a promising solution to reduce nutrient pollution while improving sustainable phosphorus use in agriculture.

Journal: Biochar

Turning waste into a solution: micro-nano bone biochar boosts rice yield and cuts toxic cadmium

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers have developed a novel soil amendment made from animal bone waste that can both increase rice production and significantly reduce the accumulation of toxic cadmium in edible grains, offering a promising strategy for safer and more sustainable agriculture.

Journal: Biochar

Cutting air pollution may unexpectedly reshape ocean fertility and climate feedbacks

Maximum Academic Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A research team shows that future air pollution controls could significantly reshape atmospheric nitrogen deposition to the oceans, with unexpected consequences for marine productivity and climate feedbacks.

Biochar particle size found to shape disease control in crops

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study reveals that not all biochar works the same way in protecting crops from disease. Researchers have discovered that the particle size of biochar determines how effectively and how long it can suppress soil-borne pathogens, offering new insights for sustainable agriculture.

Journal: Biochar

Engineered biochar and beneficial bacteria team up to boost crop growth

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study has unveiled an innovative way to turn waste into a powerful tool for sustainable agriculture. Researchers have developed a specially engineered biochar made from sewage sludge that, when combined with beneficial bacteria, significantly enhances plant growth by improving how crops absorb nitrogen.

Journal: Biochar

A ‘shocking’ carbon discovery in Sweden’s forests

Stanford University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study finds old-growth forests in Sweden store far more carbon than the industrial tree plantations that are rapidly replacing them, with soil accounting for most of the difference. Protecting undisturbed areas could do more to mitigate climate change than previously thought.

Journal: Science
Funder: The Crafoord Foundation, Swedish Research Council, Carl Tryggers Stiftelse för Vetenskaplig Forskning, Stiftelsen Extensus, Stiftelsen Längmanska Kulturfonden, Royal Physiographic Society of Lund, P.O. Lundells stiftelse, Jan Hain stiftelse för vetenskaplig teknisk forskning inom miljö och klimat, EU H2020 Climb-Forest, MERGE, Department of Earth System Science, Stanford University, Stanford Sustainability Accelerator

Earthquake scientists reveal how overplowing weakens soil at experimental farm

University of Washington
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a new study, University of Washington researchers examine the impact of tilling on soil moisture and water retention using methods designed for monitoring earthquakes. They show that tilling disrupts important soil microstructures and highlight the potential utility of this method for precision agriculture and more.

Journal: Science

Fiber-optic sensors reveal how farming destroys soil's natural structure

Chinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Soil is often perceived simply as "dirt," but in reality, it is a dynamic, living system that acts as the Earth's natural sponge. Unfortunately, common agricultural practices—including deep plowing and the use of heavy machinery—can severely disrupt this natural system, according to a new study led by Dr. SHI Qibin from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with international partners.

Journal: Science

Princeton leads first global study on the effects of riparian buffers on biodiversity

Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Riparian buffers - the forest and vegetated areas next to rivers and streams - serve multiple functions in nature. These buffers naturally filter agricultural runoff from adjacent croplands that would otherwise pollute streams and rivers, help with water temperature regulation, and provide essential habitat for wildlife. In a new study published in Nature Communications, a team of researchers from Princeton University and the University of Tennessee conducted the first comprehensive and global evaluation of how effective these riparian buffers are for protecting biodiversity.

Journal: Nature Communications
Funder: High Meadows Foundation, Princeton University, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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