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Biochar helps Mediterranean vineyards hold water and fight erosion

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Mediterranean vineyards face a growing threat from heavy rains and soil degradation that strip away fertile topsoil. New research led by scientists at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, shows that adding biochar, a carbon-rich material made from plant waste—can dramatically reduce erosion and improve the soil’s ability to store water.

Journal: Biochar

Unveiling the secrets of biochar: Enhancing phosphate solubilization with Talaromyces pinophilus

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

In a remarkable study that sheds new light on the potential of biochar to enhance phosphate solubilization, researchers are exploring how biochar can promote the solubilization of FePO4 through modulating organic acids excreted by Talaromyces pinophilus. The study, titled "Biochar Promotes FePO4 Solubilization Through Modulating Organic Acids Excreted by Talaromyces pinophilus," is led by Prof. Quan Chen and Prof. Min Wu from the Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Soil Carbon Sequestration and Pollution Control at Kunming University of Science & Technology in Kunming, People's Republic of China. This research offers valuable insights into the role of biochar in enhancing phosphate availability for plants.

Journal: Carbon Research

Xiao receives David W. Robertson Award for Excellence in Medicinal Chemistry

Rice University
Grant and Award Announcement

Rice University’s Han Xiao has been awarded the David W. Robertson Award for Excellence in Medicinal Chemistry by the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Division of Medicinal Chemistry, recognizing Xiao’s pioneering contributions to therapeutic discovery.

Funder: American Chemical Society

Nitrogen-fortified nanobiochar boosts soil health and rice productivity

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study in Biochar reveals that nitrogen-fortified nanobiochar could significantly improve soil fertility and rice yields while reducing dependence on synthetic fertilizers. Researchers from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, India, found that combining a reduced nitrogen fertilizer dose with nanobiochar enhanced both soil properties and crop performance in nitrogen-deficient soils.

Journal: Biochar

Understanding global carbon emission peaks: a deep dive into national drivers

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

In a comprehensive analysis that offers a global view of carbon emission trends, researchers are exploring the factors driving CO2 emission peaks in countries worldwide. The study, titled "Carbon Emission Peaks in Countries Worldwide and Their National Drivers," is led by Prof. Chao He from the Collaborative Innovation Center for Emissions Trading System Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry in Wuhan, China, and the National Science Library (Wuhan) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This research provides critical insights into the national drivers behind carbon emission peaks, offering a detailed understanding of global emission trends.

Journal: Carbon Research

Could these wacky warm Jupiters help astronomers solve the planet formation puzzle?

Northern Arizona University
Grant and Award Announcement

Space is filled with outliers. While some solar systems function similarly to ours, others embody astrophysical properties that scientists still cannot explain. Some extrasolar gas giants, for instance, have curiously oval-shaped orbits despite being almost universally aligned with their host stars, a phenomenon no existing astronomical models have predicted. In a new three-year study, assistant professor Diego Muñoz is hoping to change that by developing models that can rationalize these behaviors and offer insight into how these processes might have informed our own solar system's formation.

Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Press registration now open for one of the world’s largest fluid dynamics meetings

American Physical Society
Meeting Announcement

Thousands of scientists from around the world will meet to present new research on the physics of fluids at the 78th annual meeting of the American Physical Society’s Division of Fluid Dynamics. The conference will be held in person only at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston Nov. 23-25.

Meeting: 78th Annual Meeting of the American Physical Society’s Division of Fluid Dynamics

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