Natural Resource Today Weekly - Issue #147

Author

Rendy Mulaudzi
February 22, 2026

The most significant scientific findings you need to know today.

Northwestern University:

A new study suggests that avoiding food for three hours before bedtime may help improve heart rate. The research is published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.

University of Cincinnati:

According to a new study in the Journal of American College Health, spending too much time on social media may be connected to heightened loneliness among students.

Shenzhen University:

Researchers have developed a new light-based sensor that can detect signs of cancer in blood. The research is published in the journal Optica.

University of Kentucky:

A new study shows that Antarctica’s native insects are affected by microplastic pollution. The research is published in the journal Science of The Total Environment.

University at Buffalo:

New research suggests that cannabis beverages could serve as an alternative to alcohol. The study is published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs.

University of Glasgow:

Scientists have found that aquatic birds across Europe are widely exposed to microplastics. The study is published in the journal Environmental Research.

Ibnou Zohr University:

Researchers have developed a new approach to map the distribution of scorpions in Morocco. The research is published in the journal Environmental Research Communications.

Lebanese American University:

A recent study highlights an association between frequent consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks and anxiety in teenagers. The research is published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.

Emory University:

Researchers have found that air pollution is linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The study is published in the journal PLOS Medicine.

University of Southern Denmark:

In a new study published in the journal Communications Medicine, researchers have discovered a virus associated with colorectal cancer risk.