Natural Resource Today Weekly - Issue #140

Author

Rendy Mulaudzi
September 28, 2025

The most significant scientific findings you need to know today.

University of Freiburg:

Researchers have found that tree species diversity influences forest growth during prolonged drought events. The study is published in the journal Global Change Biology.

University of Sao Paulo:

A recent study reveals that climate change is expected to decrease groundwater levels across Brazil. The research is published in the journal Environmental Monitoring and Assessment.

Chinese Academy of Sciences:

Scientists have found that Antarctic sea ice has shrunk significantly over the past decade. The research is published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center:

Scientists have discovered that when cancer cells are under pressure, such as being squeezed, they become more resistant to treatment. The findings are published in the journal Nature.

Liverpool John Moores University:

Scientists have found that drinking enough water could help the body cope better with stress. The study is published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

University of Copenhagen:

Researchers have created a new method that can turn plastic waste into materials that are designed to capture carbon dioxide. The research is published in the journal Science Advances.

University of Waterloo:

Routine blood tests may be used to predict severity of spinal cord injuries, according to a study published in the journal npj Digital Medicine.

Florida Atlantic University:

A forthcoming commentary in The American Journal of Medicine highlights that maintaining social connections, engaging in regular physical activity, and following a healthy diet may play a key role in preventing cognitive decline.

Monash University:

Researchers have found that severe floods and erosion are forcing people to move away from coastal areas. The study is published in the journal Nature Climate Change.

University of Washington:

Scientists have described eight new species of bees from Washington. The research is published in the journal Check List.