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31-Mar-2026

 

Biochar–microbe partnership unlocks soil phosphorus and boosts tomato yields

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study reveals that combining biochar with beneficial soil bacteria can significantly improve phosphorus availability, reshape plant development, and increase crop yields in greenhouse-grown cherry tomatoes.

Journal

Biochar

31-Mar-2026

 

Urban construction soils identified as hidden carbon source, with biochar offering a scalable climate solution

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study has revealed that excavated soils from urban construction sites represent a previously overlooked source of greenhouse gas emissions, while also highlighting practical strategies to significantly reduce their climate impact.

Journal

Biochar

31-Mar-2026

New model shows how behavioral flexibility affects animal evolution

University of Texas at Austin
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new model that accounts for the impact of behavioral flexibility on evolution provides conservation biologists a tool for improving assessments of how vulnerable different species are to climate change.

Journal

Nature Communications

31-Mar-2026

 

Tides supercharge biochar’s carbon capture power in coastal wetlands

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Coastal wetlands are among the planet’s most effective natural carbon sinks, but their ability to store carbon is increasingly threatened by climate change and human activity. Now, a new field study suggests that adding biochar to these ecosystems could significantly boost their carbon storage capacity, with tidal forces playing a surprisingly beneficial role.

Journal

Biochar

31-Mar-2026

 

Biochar from peanut shells boosts soil health and crop quality over the long term

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A long-term field study across major agricultural regions in China has revealed that biochar made from peanut shells can significantly improve soil fertility and enhance crop quality by reshaping soil microbial communities.

Journal

Biochar

31-Mar-2026

 

Plants need water? Breakthrough sensor measures leaf hydration in real time

University of Texas at Austin
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers have developed an electronic tattoo to track moisture levels in plant leaves, potentially leading to improvements in wildfire prediction, agricultural yields, water conservation and food security.

Journal

Nano Letters

31-Mar-2026

 

Photothermal fabric ‘skin’ reduces home heating use by as much as 23%

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently unveiled a tool to combat climate change, fossil-fuel dependency, skyrocketing home-heating bills and gentrification all at once—a simple fabric treated with a special photothermal dye that, when placed on outside walls, can help keep a home 8.64ºF warmer over the course of a day.

Journal

ACS Applied Engineering Materials