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The double-edged sword of Brazilian tourism: Economic gain vs. environmental pain

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

An in-depth econometric analysis reveals the significant environmental consequences of Brazil's expanding tourism sector and economic growth. The new report, authored by Asif Raihan of the Institute of Climate Change, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, examines three decades of data to untangle the complex relationship between the nation's economy, energy consumption, tourism industry, and its carbon footprint. While tourism is a vital engine for development, its reliance on energy-intensive activities poses a direct challenge to Brazil's environmental goals, including its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Journal: Carbon Research

SFU joins forces with Queen’s University to build secure, made-in-Canada supercomputing capability

Simon Fraser University
Business Announcement

Simon Fraser University (SFU) and Queen’s University are partnering to design and build a national sovereign, secure and sustainable high-performance supercomputing system that will keep Canadian data and intellectual property in Canadian hands.

The two universities have signed a memorandum of understanding, seizing the opportunity to combine unrivalled national expertise to provide world-leading high-performance computing and services for academia, government, and industry.

Artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputers are the powerful engines that train AI models, analyze massive amounts of information, and support innovations in areas such as health care, clean energy, defence, manufacturing, dual-use technology and public safety. As demand for AI grows, so does the need for strong computing infrastructure that keeps data secure and ensures it stays within Canadian borders.

Light bends perovskite crystal lattice, opening way to new devices

University of California - Davis
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New types of semiconductor devices that respond to light could be possible using materials called perovskites, according to a new study by researchers at UC Davis. The work, published recently in Advanced Materials, shows that halide perovskite crystals reversibly change shape when exposed to light.

Journal: Advanced Materials
Funder: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Biochar nanoparticles boost flowering by rewiring plant carbon flow and gene activity

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study reveals that tiny particles derived from biochar can directly enter plant tissues and significantly enhance flowering by reshaping how plants allocate carbon and regulate key genes. The findings provide a new explanation for how biochar improves crop performance, beyond its well-known effects on soil fertility.

Journal: Biochar

AI-guided biochar design offers new pathway to tackle emerging water pollutants

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Emerging pollutants such as pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and industrial chemicals are increasingly detected in water systems worldwide, raising concerns about long-term risks to ecosystems and human health. A new study highlights how artificial intelligence can transform biochar into a powerful, cost-effective solution for removing these persistent contaminants from water.

Journal: Biochar

Biochar can curb methane emissions in rice fields, but nitrogen levels make the difference

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study reveals that biochar, a carbon-rich material increasingly promoted for sustainable agriculture, can significantly reduce methane emissions from rice paddies. However, its climate benefits depend strongly on how much nitrogen fertilizer is applied.

Journal: Biochar

Wildlife-friendly landscapes dramatically boost biodiversity in fragmented forests

University of East Anglia
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A major new study has revealed that improving the landscapes surrounding forest remnants can dramatically increase their ability to retain bird species - even when the forest fragments themselves are small or isolated.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

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