Biochar may improve soil, but too much can harm ants, disrupting their behavior, teamwork, and the health of the ecosystem.

Biochar has many uses in agricultural systems, with the most common being as a soil amendment, typically applied at rates of ...

A new study reveals that biochar, a carbon-rich material increasingly promoted for sustainable agriculture, can significantly ...

Eric Singsaas, director of the Natural Resource Research Institute's Materials and Bioeconomy Research Group, inspects a handful of biochar on Sept. 19, 2024 in Coleraine, Minn.

Applying biochar to soil is a recognized strategy for combating climate change, primarily by locking away carbon for long ...

Biochar could scale using crops grown on abandoned land, offering a low-cost way to remove carbon and improve soil health.

Research between Penn State and some European institutions is trying to identify risks associated with biochar to make a ...

Scientists have combined molecular imprinting technology with biochar to create materials that can recognize and capture specific molecules with remarkable precision. (Nanowerk News) Biochar is a ...

A new study reveals that transforming biomass from dedicated energy crops into biochar could provide a cost-effective and scalable solution for ...