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27-Mar-2026

 

Embedding social values into AI decisions

Singapore Management University
Grant and Award Announcement

New research and development, co-led by SMU Assistant Professor Zhiguang Cao , will allow continuous, real-time monitoring and correction of an AI system’s behaviour as it reasons and plans.

Funder

AI Singapore

26-Mar-2026

 

Potassium-enhanced biochar unlocks new pathway to remove harmful nitrogen dioxide from air

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

Air pollution caused by nitrogen dioxide is a growing global health concern, but new research suggests that a simple modification to biochar could significantly improve its ability to capture and neutralize this harmful gas.

Journal

Biochar

26-Mar-2026

 

Freezing soils may hold the key to locking away toxic arsenic, new study finds

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study reveals that seasonal freeze–thaw cycles can dramatically improve the ability of engineered biochar to trap toxic arsenic in contaminated soils, offering a promising strategy for safer agriculture and environmental remediation.

Journal

Biochar

26-Mar-2026

 

Assessment of nature in the US now available for public comment

University of Washington
Reports and Proceedings

A team of 170 scientists and experts — led by Phil Levin, interim executive director of the UW’s EarthLab — has published a draft of a report detailing the health of U.S. nature. While some of the resulting statistics are grim, the report highlights many areas of opportunity. Researchers welcome public comment through May 30.

26-Mar-2026

 

Biochar helps forests fight acid rain by restoring vital soil nitrogen

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new field study reveals that biochar, a carbon-rich material made from plant residues, can significantly restore soil health and nitrogen availability in forests affected by acid rain. The findings highlight a promising, nature-based solution for protecting ecosystems under increasing environmental stress.

Journal

Biochar

26-Mar-2026

 

Nano-enabled biochar fertilizers help rice grow safer in contaminated soils

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study reveals that advanced biochar-based fertilizers, especially those enhanced at the nanoscale, can significantly improve rice growth while reducing the uptake of toxic metals such as cadmium and arsenic. The findings offer a promising strategy to address the dual challenge of low fertilizer efficiency and food safety risks in contaminated agricultural soils.

Journal

Biochar

26-Mar-2026

AI overly affirms users asking for personal advice

Stanford University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Not only are AIs far more agreeable than humans when advising on interpersonal matters, but users also prefer the sycophantic models.

Journal

Science