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16-Apr-2026
Biochar’s climate benefits may depend on microplastics in soil, study finds
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Microplastics are increasingly found in agricultural soils worldwide, raising new questions about how they interact with widely promoted climate solutions such as biochar. A study reveals that these tiny plastic particles can significantly alter how biochar affects soil health, greenhouse gas emissions, and microbial life.
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- Biochar
16-Apr-2026
Voluntarily disclosing incarceration may help job prospects, University of Houston study shows
University of Houston
New research led by the University of Houston suggests that formerly incarcerated people are more likely to receive job search assistance if they voluntarily disclose their past while highlighting accomplishments earned during their sentence.
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- Journal of Applied Psychology
16-Apr-2026
Concordia study finds park design affects cooling differently by day and night
Concordia University
Concordia researchers studied 13 Montreal parks and found tree layout shapes cooling differently over a day. Dense tree clusters provide shade and lower daytime temperatures, but can trap heat at night, while open grass cools faster after sunset. The findings highlight the need for balanced park designs to improve comfort during heat waves.
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- Urban Forestry & Urban Greening
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- Trottier Family Foundation, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
16-Apr-2026
New LiDAR-IMU SLAM framework improves docking accuracy for autonomous modular buses
Beijing Institute of Technology Press Co., LtdResearchers have developed an enhanced LiDAR-IMU SLAM framework designed to improve localization accuracy and robustness during autonomous modular bus docking, a step that could help make autonomous modular bus systems more reliable, thereby supporting safer, smoother, and more energy efficient next-generation public transport.
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- Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation
16-Apr-2026
Safeguarding public health: PolyU pioneers multi-tiered AI model for more cost-effective and smarter sewer system management
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Climate change has been driving the rise of extreme weather conditions in recent years, placing immense strain on urban infrastructure such as sewer systems. Compromised sewer systems can lead to leakage, overflow and even flash flooding, threatening public health and safety. To address these vulnerabilities, a research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a multi-tiered model integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), facilitating more cost-effective and intelligent sewer system management, ranging from predicting exfiltration severity and pinpointing leakage-prone zones to monitoring and forecasting overflow occurrences in high-risk areas.
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- Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
16-Apr-2026
How Anthurium got its color, wax, and floral form
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science
A research team has delivered one of the most comprehensive molecular portraits yet of Anthurium, a globally prized ornamental plant known for its vivid spathes and striking floral structures.
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- Horticulture Research
16-Apr-2026
A case of invasive pituitary prolactinoma misdiagnosed as nasopharyngeal carcinoma: diagnostic lessons and management
Xia & He Publishing Inc.
Invasive pituitary adenomas with infrasellar extension can present with epistaxis and nasal obstruction, mimicking nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and leading to misdiagnosis. A 32‑year‑old male was initially misdiagnosed with NPC and received chemoradiotherapy. Multidisciplinary assessment revealed an invasive sellar mass, prolactin >2,000 ng/mL, and PIT‑1 positivity, establishing a diagnosis of invasive prolactinoma. Bromocriptine induced significant tumor reduction but was complicated by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage and intracranial infection. Surgical resection and leak repair led to favorable recovery with normalized prolactin levels. This case highlights the need for routine hormonal screening, nasopharyngeal mucosal integrity assessment, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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- Neurosurgical Subspecialties
16-Apr-2026
Nature videography replicates the mental health benefits of outdoor activities
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau
Mixed methods study (ethnographic and text analysis) explored whether nature-based videography could convey the same benefits as physical exposure. The team found that people who participated in immersive, mindfulness-based video tours offered by a prominent global tourist agency experienced mindfulness benefits such as relaxation, hope and anticipation. The experiences also cultivated a profound sense of connection with the environment that could be supportive of conservation efforts.
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- Journal of Sustainable Tourism
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- University of Florida
16-Apr-2026
Act now for fungal conservation: urgent calls to address knowledge gaps and protect strategic biological resources
South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of SciencesNew research outlines a multi-dimensional strategy for fungal conservation, prioritizing species recognition, evolutionary analysis and targeted habitat protection to safeguard this understudied keystone group of life.
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- Biological Diversity
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- National Key Research and Development Program of China