Natural Resource Today Weekly - Issue #156

Author

Rendy Mulaudzi
July 26, 2026

The most significant scientific findings you need to know today.

University of Rovira i Virgili:

New research suggests that extra virgin olive oil boosts brain health in older adults. The study is published in the journal Microbiome.

U.S. Geological Survey:

Integrating AI and statistical models with real-world data may enhance coastal change forecasting, according to a recent study in the journal Earth’s Future.

The University of Sydney:

Researchers have found that adding more daily steps may lower cardiovascular risk for people who sit for long periods. The research is published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

University of Southern California:

Scientists have developed a new model to predict wildfire paths. The research is published in the journal Remote Sensing.

Sao Paulo State University:

Vitamin D supplements may improve breast cancer treatment, according to a recent study in the journal Nutrition and Cancer.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign:

Researchers suggest that AI system is a key tool for predicting egg production quality. The research is published in the British Poultry Science.

University of Johannesburg:

Harvesting mopane worms helps families in South Africa’s Limpopo province reduce poverty and sustain livelihoods. The research is published in the Journal of the Bulgarian Geographical Society.

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee:

Researchers have described one of the largest snakes that lived more than 47 million years ago in India. The study is published in the journal Scientific Reports.

University of Toronto:

Researchers are one step closer to creating a genetic interaction map of a human cell. The research is published in the journal Cell.

Columbia University:

Scientists have observed tectonic plate breaking apart beneath the Pacific Northwest. The study is published in the journal Science Advances.