6-May-2026 Losing relationships over politics University of California - Irvine New study finds increasing “political breakups” Journal PNAS Nexus
5-May-2026 Colonialism and the role of science in the history of Lake Malawi’s fisheries University of Chicago Press Journals Many scholars have studied the effects of colonial management on terrestrial resources—but what about the effect of colonialism on bodies of water? A new article in Isis: A Journal of the History of Science Society examines the ways in which fisheries science and colonial development converged for the purpose of exploiting marine resources in British-controlled Nyasaland (now Malawi). Journal Isis
4-May-2026 Biochar can boost soil microbial life by more than 20%, global field study finds Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A global analysis of field experiments suggests that biochar, a carbon-rich material made by heating organic biomass with limited oxygen, can significantly increase soil microbial biomass carbon, an important indicator of soil health and biological activity. Journal Biochar
4-May-2026 Invasive plant transformed into biochar helps suppress tomato bacterial wilt and improve soil health Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A plant best known as an ecological problem may offer a new tool for healthier soils and more resilient crops. A study published in Biochar reports that biochar made from Solidago canadensis L., an invasive plant in southern China, can be modified with silicon to suppress bacterial wilt, improve soil quality, and promote beneficial soil microbes. Journal Biochar
3-May-2026 Emergency departments failing Australians with psychosocial disability Adelaide University Emergency departments are failing Australians with psychosocial disability, as new research from Adelaide University reveals that the very system designed to help, is instead retraumatising vulnerable patients in crisis. Journal Emergency Medicine Australasia Funder This work was supported by MIND Australia
3-May-2026 New Kenyan papaya hybrids show improved yield, early maturity and virus tolerance South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences A new field evaluation identifies eight novel papaya hybrid lines with superior agronomic traits, early fruiting, and enhanced tolerance to Moroccan watermelon mosaic virus (MWMV), offering a sustainable solution to boost smallholder productivity in Kenya. Journal Biological Diversity Funder Japan International Cooperation Agency, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
2-May-2026 China forges world‑leading national park system to safeguard critical ecosystems and global biodiversity South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences A new commentary outlines China’s ambitious national park strategy, which balances strict ecological protection, public welfare, and sustainable development to conserve key ecosystems and prioritize global biodiversity goals. Journal Biological Diversity
1-May-2026 Incheon National University researchers find solution for reliable excavator tracking in real-world construction environments Incheon National University A recent study published in Automation in Construction by researchers from Incheon National University exploits a novel approach to improving excavator tracking performance under real-world conditions. By integrating deep learning-based instance segmentation with an automated, reliability-based multi-camera strategy, this study addresses one of the most persistent challenges in construction monitoring—frequent occlusions caused by dynamic site activities. In addition, the researchers propose a frame-level reliability estimation process that automatically identifies unreliable tracking results. Journal Automation in Construction
30-Apr-2026 Biochar and organic fertilizer reshape soil microbes to support sustainable dryland farming Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A field study reveals that combining biochar with organic fertilizer can significantly improve soil structure, nutrient availability, and beneficial microbial communities in dryland farming systems, offering a promising pathway toward more sustainable agriculture. Journal Biochar
