10-Apr-2026 Biochar offers a powerful, low-cost solution for emerging contaminants in soil and water Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Emerging contaminants are rapidly becoming a global environmental challenge, posing risks to soil health, water quality, and human well-being. A new comprehensive review reveals that biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass, may offer a sustainable and highly effective solution for removing these pollutants from the environment. Journal Biochar
10-Apr-2026 Korea University College of Medicine successfully hosts the 8th KU International Medical Student Research Conference Korea University College of Medicine Korea University College of Medicine (Dean: Sung Bom Pyun) successfully held the 8th KU International Medical Student Research Conference from December 19 to December 20, 2025 at the First Medical Building of Korea University College of Medicine.
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
