9-Apr-2026 Biochar and microbes team up to rebuild soil health and cut greenhouse gases Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University As global agriculture struggles to feed a growing population, soils are under increasing pressure. Heavy fertilizer use has degraded soil quality, disrupted microbial ecosystems, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Now, a new review highlights a promising solution rooted beneath our feet: the powerful partnership between biochar, soil microbes, and plant systems. Journal Biochar
9-Apr-2026 Rewetting peatlands plus biochar could turn major carbon sources into climate solutions Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study shows that combining water management with biochar application could transform drained agricultural peatlands from greenhouse gas emitters into powerful carbon sinks, offering a promising pathway for climate change mitigation. Journal Biochar
8-Apr-2026 Leveraging blockchain and AI for sustainable recycling and traceability in the vehicle industry Osaka Metropolitan University Osaka Metropolitan University researchers developed a blockchain and AI-integrated framework designed with the possibility to optimize vehicle components lifecycle management with recycling and tracing throughout the supply chain. Journal IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing
8-Apr-2026 Biochar helps rice fields cut greenhouse gases while sustaining yields, new study finds Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new long-term field study reveals that adding biochar to rice paddies can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining or even improving crop yields, offering a promising pathway toward more sustainable agriculture. Journal Biochar
8-Apr-2026 Biochar reshapes plant–microbe interactions in wheat, offering new pathway to sustainable agriculture Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study reveals that biochar, a carbon-rich material made from biomass, can fundamentally reprogram how plants and soil microbes interact. By altering both plant root chemistry and the surrounding microbial community, biochar may provide a powerful tool for improving crop productivity while reducing environmental impacts. Journal Biochar
8-Apr-2026 Crayfish shell biochar shows contrasting effects on arsenic pollution in soils Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study reveals that biochar made from crayfish shells can either reduce or increase arsenic risks in soil, depending on soil type, offering both opportunities and cautions for sustainable remediation strategies. Journal Biochar
8-Apr-2026 Engineered hydrochar removes and breaks down antibiotic pollution in water Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Antibiotic pollution in water is an escalating global concern, driven largely by agricultural use. Now, researchers have developed a new type of engineered hydrochar that not only captures antibiotics from water but also breaks them down into less harmful substances. Journal Biochar
8-Apr-2026 Global study reveals biochar’s powerful potential to combat soil acidification Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Soil acidification is quietly threatening agricultural productivity worldwide, reducing crop yields and degrading soil health. Now, a new global study shows that biochar, a carbon-rich material made from agricultural waste, could offer a widely effective and sustainable solution. Journal Biochar
8-Apr-2026 Researchers urge stronger safeguards for health and medical science information CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy Editors of 20 medical, scientific, and health journals have published a joint editorial calling on science communicators, publishers, platforms, and policymakers to do more to safeguard the quality of health and medical science information. Journal Journal of Health Communication
