Natural Resource Today Weekly - Issue #149

Author

Rendy Mulaudzi
March 08, 2026

The most significant scientific findings you need to know today.

Utrecht University:

Recent research highlights the resilience of Africa’s marine ecosystems in the face of rising temperatures. The study is published in the journal Geology.

Curtin University:

A new study reports rising carbon dioxide levels in human blood. The research is published in the journal Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health.

University of Rochester:

Research indicates that survivors of childhood cancer undergo faster biological aging than individuals without a cancer history. The study is published in the journal Nature Communications.

University of California, Irvine:

In a recent study published in the journal Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, researchers report that Antarctica’s ice sheet retreats from the grounding line by about 442 square kilometres each year.

Nantong University:

Consistent sleep of approximately 7 hours per night is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. The study is published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.

McMaster University:

New research reveals that bacteria in the mouth and gut may help protect against severe peanut allergy reactions. The study is published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe.

University of Wurzburg:

Climate change threatens the survival of hundreds of insect species in the Amazon. The research is published in the journal Nature.

University of Nottingham:

Scientists are one step closer to treating malaria. The research is published in the journal Nature Communications.

Johns Hopkins Medicine:

Researchers have developed an AI-powered blood test capable of detecting early signs of liver disease. The research is published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Radboud University:

New research reveals that wild animals respond differently to human development in Botswana. The study is published in the journal Integrative Conservation.