RESEARCH NEWS

• Good News for City Trees: Study Finds Resilience Against Air Pollution and Warming

  Urban trees, a vital part of our cities' lungs, offer hope in the face of rising air pollution and warming temperatures. A new study by the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals their capacity to adapt to these combined stresses, providing valuable insights for managing urban forests.

  Feb 26, 2024
• Scientists Lead the Way in Sustainable Manure Management for Black Soil Conservation

  (Shenyang, China) Researchers are paving the way for a more sustainable future of agriculture with groundbreaking advancements in livestock manure utilization. The Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is tackling the crucial challenge of black soil conservation in Northeastern China through innovative methods that prioritize agricultural practices and circular economy principles.

  Feb 26, 2024
• Chinese Scientists Give Degraded Grasslands a Helping Hand from Nature

  Turning around the fate of overgrazed grasslands just got easier? A team of researchers found that tiny but mighty soil organisms could offer a key to restoration.

  Feb 26, 2024
• Minerals in Soil Shield Microbial Remains, Aiding Carbon Storage

  A new study by Chinese researchers has revealed that soil minerals play a crucial role in protecting the remnants of dead microbes, thereby promoting carbon and nitrogen storage in the soil.

  Feb 01, 2024
• New Material Developed for Remediating Soil from Livestock Farms

  Scientists have developed a new material that effectively remediates soil co-contaminated with heavy metals and antibiotics, a common problem due to livestock farming.

  Feb 01, 2024
• New Study Reveals Seasonal Variation in Soil Ammonia Emissions

  A new study by researchers of the Chinese Academy of Sciences shows that the amount of ammonia (NH3) released from agricultural soil varies significantly throughout the year. This finding has crucial implications for understanding air quality and managing nitrogen pollution.

  Feb 01, 2024
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  Researchers Develop New Plant-derived Urease Inhibitor

  Researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed a new plant-based inhibitor that can improve the efficiency and stability of fertilizers. The inhibitor, derived from natural plants, can slow down the breakdown of urea in the soil and increase the nitrogen uptake by crops. The research team has obtained a U.S. patent for their invention, which is the first of its kind in China.

  Jan 12, 2024
• Nitrogen Addition Reduce Plant-microbe Competition for Nitrogen, Depending on Concentration of Carbon Dioxide

  A new study has revealed how elevated CO2 and nitrogen deposition, two key drivers of global change, interact to affect the rhizosphere priming effect (RPE) of Chinese fir, a major plantation tree species in China.

  Jan 08, 2024
• How Inter-annual Climate Variability Affects Seedling Survival in Temperate Forests

  Two new studies by researchers of Chinese Academy of Sciences have revealed the relative effects of interannual climate variability and density-dependent species interactions on the survival of seedlings in temperate forests. The two studies, published in the journals Ecology and Fundamental Research, used 15 years of data from more than 53,000 seedlings in the Changbai Mountain forest in northeast China.

  Jan 08, 2024
• Plastic Particles Harm Gut Health and Immunity in Mice, Study Shows

  Scientists have found that tiny plastic particles can accumulate in the intestines of mice and cause damage to their gut health and immune system.

  Dec 20, 2023