26-May-2026 Turning sugarcane waste into a tool for managing barium pollution in flooded soils Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A study published in Biochar shows that biochar made from sugarcane straw could help scientists manage barium contamination in flooded soils, but its effectiveness depends strongly on how hot the biomass is heated during production. Journal Biochar
26-May-2026 Biochar and plant roots reshape soil microbes, revealing a hidden pathway for soil carbon change Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Soils store more carbon than the atmosphere and vegetation combined, making them a crucial part of climate change mitigation. Biochar, a carbon-rich material produced by heating biomass in limited oxygen, has attracted growing attention because it can remain in soil for long periods and may help stabilize soil carbon. But what happens when biochar is added to living, root-filled soil is more complex than simply “locking carbon away.” Journal Biochar
26-May-2026 AI moves into cardiac arrest care Zhejiang University A research team has mapped how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape cardiac arrest care, from early warning and emergency response to cardiopulmonary resuscitation and recovery after survival. By reviewing 114 studies involving more than 9.57 million patients, the study shows that artificial intelligence is most often used to predict cardiac arrest, guide resuscitation decisions, and estimate post-arrest outcomes. The findings suggest that artificial intelligence could become a practical tool for identifying high-risk patients earlier, supporting time-critical decisions during resuscitation, and improving post-arrest care, while also highlighting the need for stronger real-world validation before these tools can be widely adopted in emergency medicine. Journal World Journal of Emergency Medicine
26-May-2026 Inhaled fine particulate matter travels beyond the lungs to the brain National Research Council of Science & Technology A research team led by Drs. Byung-Yong Yu and Gwan-Ho Lee at the Advanced Analysis and Data Center of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST; President Sang-Rok Oh) announced that it has developed a new analytical platform that can precisely measure the accumulation of fine particulate matter in individual organs, overcoming the limitations of existing analytical technologies. Journal Environmental Science & Technology Funder Ministry of Science and ICT
25-May-2026 Attention-enhanced deep learning may improve seizure prediction from EEG signals Science Exploration Press Researchers publishing in Computational Biomedicine have developed a novel artificial intelligence framework that improves epileptic seizure prediction by combining bidirectional long short-term memory networks with a channel attention mechanism. The study highlights how interpretable deep learning models may help identify critical preictal EEG patterns and support the development of more reliable seizure prediction systems.Researchers publishing in Computational Biomedicine have developed a novel artificial intelligence framework that improves epileptic seizure prediction by combining bidirectional long short-term memory networks with a channel attention mechanism. The study highlights how interpretable deep learning models may help identify critical preictal EEG patterns and support the development of more reliable seizure prediction systems. Journal Computational Biomedicine Funder National Key Research and Development Program of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF
22-May-2026 Composting biochar may unlock stronger benefits for soil and plant growth than simply mixing it with compost Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A study finds that “preparing” biochar through composting can make it far more effective for improving soil fertility and boosting plant growth. Journal Biochar
22-May-2026 Seeing biochar form in 3D: scientists track a single walnut shell particle as it turns into carbon Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A study has captured, in real time and in three dimensions, how a single piece of biomass changes as it is heated into biochar, offering fresh clues for designing more effective carbon materials for water cleanup, soil improvement, catalysis, and climate-related applications. Journal Biochar
22-May-2026 Multi-source graph learning may improve drug–target affinity prediction Science Exploration Press Researchers publishing in Computational Biomedicine have developed a novel artificial intelligence framework, MIGDTA, that integrates graph neural networks and multi-source biological information to enhance drug–target affinity prediction. The study highlights how combining molecular structure, biological descriptors, and interaction networks could accelerate drug discovery and repositioning. Journal Computational Biomedicine Funder National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province, Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Shaanxi Normal University, Scientific Startup Foundation for Doctors of Northwest A and F University
22-May-2026 Using AI and big data to reduce global illegal trade in plants South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences A new study outlines a comprehensive framework leveraging AI and big data to combat illegal plant trade, addressing global biodiversity threats with technological innovation. Journal Biological Diversity Funder Guangdong Province Basic and Applied Basic Research Project
