Natural Resource Today Weekly - Issue #148

Author

Rendy Mulaudzi
March 01, 2026

The most significant scientific findings you need to know today.

Technical University of Valencia:

Research suggests that open-plan offices impose greater cognitive strain on the brain than enclosed workspaces. The study is published in the journal Buildings.

University of Technology Sydney:

Researchers reveal that southern coastal Australia has experienced severe dry conditions over the past two years. The research is published in the journal Climate.

University of Sassari:

Scientists report that some people carry a rare blood component that naturally defends them against malaria. The study is published in the journal Nature.

Chalmers University of Technology:

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Food, researchers have revealed that rice, maize, and cassava cultivation contributes about 11% to global deforestation.

University of Oxford:

Recent research demonstrates that stringent climate policies reduce emissions. The study is published in the journal Nature Communications.

University of Wollongong:

Scientists estimate that the world is home to more than 25,000 bee species. the research is published in the journal Nature Communications.

New York University:

A new study reveals the presence of microplastics in prostate cancer tumors. The findings were presented at the Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.

Havard Medical School:

Researchers suggest that women may experience more rapid cognitive decline than men. The study is published in JAMA Neurology.

University of Colorado Boulder:

Scientists report that a glacier in Antarctica has collapsed at unprecedented speed. The study is published in the journal Nature Geoscience.

University of Osaka:

A recent study shows that persistent liver congestion may contribute to the development of fibrosis. The research is published in the journal Gastroenterology.