Natural Resource Today Weekly - Issue #144

Author

Rendy Mulaudzi
February 01, 2026

The most significant scientific findings you need to know today.

Gaston Berger University:

Improving soil health is crucial for protecting crops from migrating locusts, according to a study in Scientific Reports.

University of Queensland:

Scientists say the world’s mineral supply is leaning more on expanding current mines. Their research findings are published in the journal One Earth.

Yale School of Medicine:

Researchers have found that nasal cells play a vital role in protecting the body against rhinovirus, the leading cause of common cold. The study is published in Cell Press Blue.

University of Liverpool:

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, researchers suggest that climate change is transforming tree diversity in the Amazon.

Purdue University:

Scientists argue that bright rocks found on Mars may be evidence that the planet once experienced heavy rainfall. The study is published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment.

University of Copenhagen:

A new study shows that obesity is linked to dementia risk. The research is published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Xuzhou Medical University:

Scientists have found that body fat is linked to brain shrinkage. The study is published in the journal Radiology.

Tokyo Metropolitan University:

New research reveals that fertilizers are a surprising source of microplastic pollution in the ocean. The study is published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin.

Leiden University Medical Center:

A new study suggests that certain diabetes medications may protect against heart disease. The research is published in the journal Science Advances.

University at Albany:

The Caribbean has experienced a marked increase in both the frequency and intensity of heatwaves over the past 50 years. The study is published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.