Natural Resource Today Weekly - Issue #139

Author

Rendy Mulaudzi
September 21, 2025

The most significant scientific findings you need to know today.

Harvard University Medical University:

Researchers have found that certain blood molecules explain why some people feel sleepy during the day even if they have enough sleep. The research is published in the journal eBioMedicine.

University of Tubingen:

Scientists have discovered that caffeine may reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics against bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E. coli). The study findings are published in PLOS Biology.

ETH Zurich:

Researchers have found that more than half of the global forests have become fragmented, meaning vast forest areas split into smaller, isolated patches. The study is published in the journal Science.

Georgia Institute of Technology:

A recent study highlights the impact of microplastics on marine ecosystems in the northern Gulf of Mexico. The research is published in the journal npj Emerging Contaminants.

Federal University of ABC:

In a study published in the Journal of Ecology, researchers found that ants help protect plants from herbivores. However, their presence can also interfere with pollinators such as bees.

Tufts University:

A researcher has proposed a new way to explore the root causes of famines, offering a more integrated perspective. The research appears in the journal Disasters.

International Institute of Tropical Forestry:

Rising temperatures are causing tropical forest soils to release more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications.

New York University Abu Dhabi:

Scientists have developed a new AI model that can forecast solar wind speeds up to four days in advance. Their research is published in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series.

Institute for Cross-Disciplinary Physics and Complex Systems:

Researchers provide fresh insights into how brain rhythms function, deepening our understanding of neural communication. The study is published in PLOS Computational Biology.

University of Zurich:

Scientists are one step closer to treating stroke. The study is published in the journal Nature Communications.