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22-Apr-2026
A study highlights hidden environmental risks of biochar use
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Biochar has been widely promoted as a sustainable solution for improving soil health, cleaning polluted water, and capturing carbon. However, a comprehensive review warns that its environmental safety may be more complex than previously thought.
- Journal
- Biochar
22-Apr-2026
UT San Antonio research shows AI can catch financial errors before they cost millions
University of Texas at San AntonioWhat if auditors could predict when errors are more likely to occur in financial reporting? Instead of simply improving techniques for detecting errors, they could focus on how to stop them from happening.
This is the focus of work by Chanyuan (Abigail) Zhang Parker, assistant professor of accounting in the UT San Antonio Carlos Alvarez College of Business. Parker’s paper, “Predicting Material Misstatements Using Machine Learning,” was recently accepted in The Accounting Review on this topic.
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- The Accounting Review
22-Apr-2026
AI model predicts human attention in 360-degree videos using both sound and vision
Koç University
Researchers from Koç University have developed a new artificial intelligence model that predicts where people direct their attention in 360-degree videos by integrating both audio and visual cues, addressing a key challenge in immersive media where viewers are free to explore their surroundings rather than being guided by a fixed camera frame; unlike conventional approaches that rely mainly on visual information, the model jointly analyzes sound and image data to better reflect how humans perceive complex, dynamic environments, resulting in more accurate attention prediction in virtual reality and 360-degree video settings, with potential applications ranging from immersive media design and video production to human–computer interaction and content optimization.
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- IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence
21-Apr-2026
Geometry-aware human noise removal from TLS point clouds via 2D segmentation projection
Osaka Metropolitan University
Osaka Metropolitan University researchers proposed a geometry-aware framework for automatically removing human noise from TLS point clouds by projecting 2D instance segmentation masks into 3D space and validating candidates through multi-stage geometric filtering.
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- Sensors
21-Apr-2026
Biochar shows promise in unlocking soil phosphorus and improving global crop productivity
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Phosphorus is essential for plant growth, yet much of the phosphorus in soils worldwide remains locked in forms that crops cannot use. A new review study highlights how biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass, could play a key role in improving phosphorus availability and boosting agricultural sustainability.
- Journal
- Biochar
21-Apr-2026
New algorithm helps deliver disaster aid faster and more fairly
Koç University
Researchers from Koç University and international collaborators have developed a new algorithm that enables faster and more equitable distribution of disaster relief supplies. By integrating fairness directly into logistics planning, the model reduces inequality in unmet demand by up to 34% without compromising delivery speed. The approach offers a practical tool for improving decision-making in real-world emergency response operations.
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- European Journal of Operational Research
20-Apr-2026
Non-contact detection of post-regurgitation deep inhalation in calves using infrared thermography and deep learning-based nostril segmentation
Osaka Metropolitan University
An Osaka Metropolitan University research team proposed a non-contact approach for characterizing post-regurgitation deep inhalation in calves using infrared thermography and deep learning-based nostril segmentation.
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- BMC Veterinary Research
20-Apr-2026
New insights into “forever chemicals” reveal how biochar could help clean up persistent pollution
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, widely known as PFAS or “forever chemicals,” have become a growing global concern due to their persistence, toxicity, and widespread presence in water, soil, and even food. A new review study highlights how biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass, could play a key role in addressing this environmental challenge.
- Journal
- Biochar