Natural Resource Today Weekly - Issue #146

Author

Rendy Mulaudzi
February 15, 2026

The most significant scientific findings you need to know today.

Stanford University:

New research suggests that African Americans born between 1960 and 1965 are highly likely to share at least one African ancestor. The study is published in the journal The American Statistician.

University of Houston:

Researchers argue that dyslexia stems from weaknesses in brain networks rather than a single defective gene. The study findings are published in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research.

City of Hope:

A new study shows that mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of stroke in women. The research is published in the journal Neurology Open Access.

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research:

Researchers warn that climate change could impact over 1.5 billion livestock by 2100.

Yunnan University:

Researchers say older adults who do not get enough nutrients from tomatoes may face a higher risk of serious gum disease. The study is published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging.

American Geophysical Union:

Researchers report that rising ocean temperatures are intensifying the strength of hurricanes and typhoons.

University of Groningen:

Researchers have found that watching less television may reduce depression risk. The study is published in the journal European Psychiatry.

University at Buffalo:

According to a new study in PLOS One, humans are unique in having chins, which appeared by chance during the evolution of the skull.

University of California, Davis:

New research reveals that wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy may be linked to autism. The study is published in the journal Environment International.

University of Waterloo:

A new study shows that pollution in snow, especially black carbon, changes how sunlight passes through it, which can affect how plants grow and develop.