Who were our earliest ancestors? The answer could lie in a special group of single-celled organisms with a cytoskeleton similar to that of complex organisms, such as animals and plants.
River Water Temperatures Swing Hot to Cold: Discovery Shows Value of Open-Source Environmental Data
Open data from sources such as the US Geological Survey are an essential scientific resource for understanding our environment in a warming world.
Viruses Identified in Red Tide Blooms for the First Time
A new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida shines light on the environmental drivers of red tide blooms.
Coastal Guardians Pioneer Method to Protect Florida Keys’ Shorelines
By 2050, sea levels along the United States coast are expected to rise by 0.25 to 0.30 meters, increasing flooding in low-lying areas.
Nature’s Warriors: How Rice Plants Detect and Defend Against Viral Invaders
A groundbreaking study led by Li Yi, professor at the School of Life Sciences, was published in Nature on March 12, titled “Perception of viral infections and initiation of antiviral defence in rice”, uncovering a molecular mechanism by which rice cells perceive viral infections and initiate antiviral response, which significantly...
Thriving Ecosystem Discovered Following Iceberg Calving
Scientists have discovered vibrant communities of ancient sponges and corals on the newly exposed seafloor following the calving of the giant A-84 iceberg.
Could the Layout of Trees Impact Human Health?
Beyond creating a serene and open atmosphere in urban areas, trees and parks also contribute to human well-being.
New eye drops slow vision loss in animals
Researchers have developed eye drops that extend vision in animal models of a group of inherited diseases that lead to progressive vision loss in humans, known as retinitis pigmentosa.
Boosting brain’s waste removal system improves memory in old mice
Aging compromises the lymphatic vessels surrounding the brain, disabling waste drainage from the brain and impacting cognitive function. Researchers boosted lymphatic vessel integrity in old mice and found improvements in their memory compared with old mice without rejuvenated lymphatic vessels.
Aotearoa once home to elephant seals
Southern elephant seals are the 'canary in the coal mine' for the Southern Ocean, offering insight into how the ecosystem may react to future climate change and human impact, new research shows.