Natural Resource Today Weekly - Issue #154

Author

Rendy Mulaudzi
April 12, 2026

The most significant scientific findings you need to know today.

Bakar Aging Research Institute:

A recent study suggests that age-related changes in the lungs may be a key reason why flu and COVID pose greater risks to older adults. The research is published in the journal Immunity.

University of Oxford:

New research found that severe cold weather condition affects the growth of birds. The study is published in the journal Global Change Biology.

University of Illinois Urban-Champaign:

Researchers have proposed a new approach to fry chips. The study is published in the Journal of Food Science.

University of Tokyo:

Scientists have developed a new method that significantly improves air temperature forecasts one month in advance. The research is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

University of Maryland:

Brain cells that support the nervous system, astrocytes, play a crucial role in regulating appetite, according to a new study. The research is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

University of California, Riverside:

New research shows that dairy and wheat proteins fight against cholera infection. The study is published in the journal Cell Host and Microbe.

Tokyo University of Science:

Researchers have found that the combination of chilli peppers and mint can reduce inflammation by as much as 100-fold. The research is published in the journal Nutrients.

Cornell University:

Scientists have taken a significant step toward developing a reversible male contraceptive. The research is published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology:

Researchers suggest that Alzheimer’s disease is more complex than previously thought. The research is published in the journal Science China Life Sciences.

University of Connecticut:

Satellite records show rising brightness at night across the globe. The study is published in the journal Nature.