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 Significant rise in sepsis cases in New Zealand, research finds University of Otago New Zealand hospital admissions for sepsis rose significantly between 2000 and 2019, with infants, people over 70, Māori and Pacific peoples and those living in areas of deprivation at much higher risk of developing the condition, researchers at the University of Otago, Wellington – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke, have found. Funder Health Research Council of New Zealand
7-Apr-2026 Biochar unlocks cleaner hydrogen production by overcoming a key fermentation barrier Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study reveals how a simple, low-cost material could significantly boost the production of clean hydrogen fuel from waste. Researchers have demonstrated that biochar, a carbon-rich material made from biomass, can overcome one of the biggest challenges in biological hydrogen production: product inhibition. 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
7-Apr-2026 Biochar and beneficial bacteria team up to unlock soil phosphorus and boost sustainable agriculture Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study reveals how pairing biochar with beneficial soil bacteria could significantly improve phosphorus availability in soils, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional fertilizers and helping support global food production. Journal Biochar
7-Apr-2026 New research identifies how to design biochar for removing “forever chemicals” from irrigation water Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study shows that carefully designed biochar can effectively remove harmful “forever chemicals” from recycled water used in agriculture, offering a promising and sustainable solution to protect food systems and public health. Journal Biochar
7-Apr-2026 Machine learning reveals how biochar can curb phosphorus pollution from farmland Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study has shown that biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from biomass, can significantly reduce phosphorus losses from agricultural soils, offering a promising solution to one of the leading causes of water pollution worldwide. By combining environmental science with machine learning, researchers have developed a powerful predictive tool to optimize how biochar is used in real-world farming systems. Journal Biochar
7-Apr-2026 Engineered biochar and bacteria team up to lock toxic metals in polluted soils Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Heavy metal contamination from industrial activities remains a major environmental challenge worldwide, especially at sites affected by lead and zinc smelting. Now, a new study offers a promising, low-cost strategy to stabilize multiple toxic metals in soil using a novel combination of biochar and beneficial bacteria. Journal Biochar
7-Apr-2026 Biochar and plant hormone team up to protect wheat from toxic metals and drought Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study reveals that combining biochar with a natural plant hormone can significantly improve wheat’s ability to withstand two major agricultural threats: cadmium contamination and drought. Journal Biochar
7-Apr-2026 How marketing can help US firms combat import competition American Marketing Association Marketing leadership, strategic differentiation, and robust customer relationships can help firms weather pressures from imports. Journal Journal of Marketing
