Natural Resource Today Weekly - Issue #30

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March 26, 2023

The most significant scientific findings you should know in less than 2 minutes.

Research News

Yale University:

Researchers provide insights into the role of bacteria in human health. The study is published in the journal Science.

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University of Oxford:

New research sheds light on the link between traumatic brain injury and cognitive decline. The study is published in the Journal of Neurotrauma.

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Three or more concussions linked with worse brain function in later life | University of Oxford

Experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, according to new research.

https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2023-01-31-three-or-more-concussions-linked-worse-brain-function-later-life

Massachusetts Institute of Technology:

In a recent study published in the journal Atmospheric Environment, researchers have detailed a new low-cost mobile sensor for monitoring air pollution.

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Low-cost device can measure air pollution anywhere

Flatburn is an open-source, mobile pollution detector from the MIT Senseable City Lab intended to let people measure air quality cheaply.

https://news.mit.edu/2023/low-cost-device-can-measure-air-pollution-anywhere-0316

University of New South Wales:

Researchers provide insight into how human activities impact the diet of Tasmanian devils. The study is published in the journal Scientific Reports.

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Humans are altering the diet of Tasmanian devils, which may accelerate their decline

https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/science-tech/humans-are-altering-diet-tasmanian-devils-which-may-accelerate-their-decline

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology:

Researchers have developed a new technique to monitor soil moisture. The research is published in the ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces Journals.

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Imperial College London:

In a new study published in the journal Global Change Biology, researchers provide insights into bee behaviour.

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Changing temperatures increase pesticide risk to bees | Imperial News | Imperial College London

Temperature influences how badly pesticides affect bees’ behaviour, suggesting uncertain impacts under climate change, according to a new study.

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/243851/changing-temperatures-increase-pesticide-risk-bees/

University of Cambridge:

New research sheds light on the brain structure of the fruit fly larva. The study is published in the journal Science.

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First wiring map of insect brain complete

Researchers have built the first ever map showing every single neuron and how they’re wired together in the brain of the fruit fly larva.

https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/first-wiring-map-of-insect-brain-complete

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University:

Researchers provide insight into the evolution of eukaryotes. The study is published in the journal Science Advances.

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Virginia Tech geoscientists shed a light on life’s evolution 800 million years ago

Is nitrate responsible for algae, flowers, and even your neighbors? A team from Virginia Tech has unearthed evidence that may indicate yes.

https://vtx.vt.edu/articles/2023/03/flsi-eukaryotic-cells-junayo-kang.html

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: 

Researchers provide insight into kelp forest monitoring techniques. The study is published in the journal PLOS ONE.

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New study uncovers unprecedented declines in iconic kelp forests along Monterey Peninsula, with glimmers of hope in Oregon and Mexico

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution part of collaborative team working to save kelp

https://www.whoi.edu/press-room/news-release/new-study-uncovers-unprecedented-declines-in-iconic-kelp-forests-along-monterey-peninsula/

Pennsylvania State University:

In a new study published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice, researchers shed light on students' knowledge and understanding of bees.

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