Natural Resource Today Weekly - Issue #152

Author

Rendy Mulaudzi
March 29, 2026

The most significant scientific findings you need to know today.

Technical University Darmstadt:

New research shows that atmospheric deposition is the primary pathway through which microplastics enter forest soils. The study is published in the journal Nature Communications.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University:

Keeping eyes open improves hearing in noisy environment, according to a recent study in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.

Kumamoto University:

Scientists are one step closer to developing effective insulin pills. The research is published in the Journal of Pharmaceutics.

Chinese Academy of Sciences:

Researchers have developed a novel teeth-whitening powder that is activated by the vibrations of an electric toothbrush. The research appears in the journal ACS Nano.

Canadian Museum of Nature:

Scientists have described a new species of rhinoceros that lived in North Arctic more than 23 million years ago. The research is published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution.

Karolinska Institute:

The mental health impact of fatherhood may peak around a year after the baby’s arrival, according to a new study in JAMA Network Open.

Lund University:

New research found that snow fly produces its own heat to survive freezing temperatures. The research is published in the journal Current Biology.

School for Advanced Studies Lucca:

Research suggests that vivid dreams may help promote deeper and more restorative sleep. The study is published in the journal PLOS Biology.

University of Alaska Fairbanks:

Scientists report that northern Alaska’s sea ice is disappearing faster than previously thought. The research is published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans.

PSE Healthy Energy:

New research shows that gas stoves are linked to benzene leaks, raising health concerns. The research is published in the journal Environmental Researchers Letters.