A new long-term field study reveals that adding biochar to tropical soils can subtly reshape underground ecosystems, influencing insects and other tiny organisms that play vital roles in forest health.

A new review highlights how a carbon-rich material made from agricultural waste could help reverse land degradation, boost food production, and strengthen climate resilience in some of the world’s most vulnerable regions.

Researchers have developed a new type of engineered biochar that can deliver oxygen in a controlled and stable way, offering a promising solution for environmental remediation and sustainable water and soil management.

A new global analysis reveals that tiny soil microbes play a decisive role in determining whether biochar can effectively lock carbon into agricultural soils, offering new insights for climate change mitigation.

Gut-derived signals have been implicated in autoimmune inflammation, yet the underlying cellular mechanisms remain poorly understood. A recent study from Japan identifies a conserved gut–central nervous system axis through which gut signals contribute to autoimmune neuroinflammation. These findings suggest that targeting T cell activation in the gut may offer a strategy for limiting neuroinflammation in debilitating diseases like multiple sclerosis.

A new study from the UW's Friday Harbor Labs, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, show that predicting how marine organisms respond to climate change means considering how temperature changes over time, not just how warm it gets.

Four faculty members at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been elected 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the most prestigious honors a scientist can receive. The honor recognizes efforts across disciplines — including research, teaching and technology as well as leadership in academia and industry. In recognition of their extraordinary achievements, AAAS Fellows are elected to a lifetime appointment by their peers on the AAAS Council.