14-Apr-2026 AI system detects manipulated video frames with 95% accuracy Sultan Qaboos University As manipulated videos become increasingly difficult to detect with the naked eye, a new study presents an artificial intelligence–based system capable of identifying tampered video frames with high precision, offering a powerful tool to combat misinformation and digital fraud. Journal The Journal of Engineering Research [TJER]
13-Apr-2026 Turning invasive plants into crop protectors: biochar and nanotechnology team up to reduce cadmium risks in wheat Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study reveals an innovative and sustainable way to protect crops from toxic heavy metals by transforming invasive plants into powerful biochar filters and combining them with advanced nanomaterials. The research shows that this dual strategy can significantly reduce cadmium contamination in wheat while improving plant growth and resilience. Journal Biochar
13-Apr-2026 Modified biochar boosts pollutant removal by unlocking hidden free radicals Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study reveals how engineered biochar can dramatically improve the removal of toxic pollutants from water by harnessing the power of persistent free radicals. The research offers a promising pathway for developing low cost, high efficiency materials for environmental cleanup. Journal Biochar
13-Apr-2026 Microbe-enhanced biochar speeds up waste composting and produces higher-quality fertilizer Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study shows that combining biochar with beneficial microbes can significantly speed up composting of municipal solid waste and improve the quality of the final product, offering a promising solution for sustainable waste management. Journal Biochar
13-Apr-2026 Activated biochar feed additive shows promise for cutting livestock methane emissions Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A newly engineered biochar-based feed supplement could help reduce methane emissions from livestock while maintaining healthy digestion, offering a promising tool for more climate-friendly agriculture. Journal Biochar
13-Apr-2026 Turning food waste into smart energy materials: Engineered biochar boosts thermal storage performance Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Researchers have developed a new way to transform food waste into high-performance materials that can store and regulate heat, offering a promising solution for energy-efficient buildings and sustainable thermal management. Journal Biochar
13-Apr-2026 Scientists uncover how phosphoric acid reshapes hidden free radicals in biochar Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Biochar is widely recognized as a promising material for improving soil health, cleaning contaminated water, and storing carbon. But scientists are increasingly focusing on a less visible feature inside biochar that may determine both its benefits and risks: persistent free radicals. Journal Biochar
13-Apr-2026 New biochar composite offers efficient route to recover valuable rare earth elements from water Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study reports a highly effective and sustainable material for capturing rare earth elements from water, offering a promising solution to both resource scarcity and environmental pollution. Journal Biochar
