In a new study scientists reveal up to 38-fold higher DMSP concentrations in Southern Ocean sea-ice versus the surrounding seawaters during the Southern Ocean austral winter. DMSP is known for protecting organisms against environmental stressors. Its degradation yields dimethylsulfide (DMS) and methanethiol (MeSH) which are important climate-cooling gases. The study underscores the role of this seemingly uninhabitable environment as a dynamic reservoir and transformation hub influencing climate-cooling cycles in the polar region.

Paul E. Renaud has been appointed Program Director, bringing more than 30 years of Arctic research experience and a strong track record of linking science with societal needs. His background from initiatives like The Nansen Legacy and his work on Arctic ecosystems position him well to lead the program into its next phase. “It is something of a dream to work in the Arctic Ocean with more than 500 researchers, advanced technologies and models, and innovative tools over the next decade,” says Renaud. “I look forward to working with Paul as program director in the years ahead. At the same time, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to interim director Bodil Bluhm. She has done an excellent job and laid a very strong foundation for the work Paul is now taking on,” says Chair of the Board, Jørgen Berge.

Biochar is often promoted as a long-lasting solution for improving soil fertility, raising soil pH, storing carbon, and helping crops access nutrients. But a new 8-year field study published in Biochar suggests that its benefits may be more temporary than many farmers and land managers expect.

BIOCHAR, an international academic journal dedicated to biochar science and technology, has achieved a 2025 Impact Factor of 15.1, according to the 2026 Journal Citation Reports released by Clarivate on June 17.

Shanghai and China's coastal waters might be especially vulnerable to this century's predicted sea level rise, especially in the context of local land subsidence, river water discharge, and marine currents, per new analysis

River experts say new satellite technology holds the promise of protecting water quality around the world. In a paper published in the journal Nature Water hydrology experts from around the world explained how scientists can use new tools such as satellite remote sensing to study water quality and the health and stressors of all of the world’s rivers.