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
7-Apr-2026 Caregiver-reported good practices and their associations with care-recipient condition in dementia care: A text-mining study Osaka Metropolitan University Osaka Metropolitan University researchers extracted and verified caregiver-reported good practice actions that improve the condition of people with dementia and compiled them into a structured list. Journal BMC Geriatrics
7-Apr-2026 Biochar shows promise for healthier soils and stronger forests, but careful use is key Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A growing body of research suggests that biochar, a charcoal-like material made from plant and agricultural waste, could play a major role in improving soil health and supporting more resilient forests. A new review study brings together over two decades of research to evaluate how biochar affects soil quality and tree-based crops, while also highlighting important risks and knowledge gaps. Journal Biochar
7-Apr-2026 Biochar offers powerful solution to restore acidic soils and boost agricultural sustainability Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A growing body of research highlights a global agricultural challenge that often goes unnoticed beneath our feet: soil acidification. Affecting billions of hectares worldwide, acidic soils reduce crop productivity, disrupt soil ecosystems, and threaten long-term food security. Now, a new review study sheds light on how biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass, could provide an effective and sustainable solution. Journal Biochar
7-Apr-2026 How biochar and soil bacteria team up to lock away carbon Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study reveals how tailoring biochar with minerals and heat can influence soil bacteria and dramatically improve carbon storage in agricultural soils, offering new strategies to combat climate change. Journal Biochar
