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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 contributes to understanding of virus-host interactions for further disease resistance breeding.

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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.

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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.

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Peatland Algae to Soak Up More Carbon as Planet Warms

New research finds that microalgae in northern peat bogs will absorb more carbon dioxide as the planet warms, helping to take a bite out of emissions.

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Innovative Infant Wearable Uses Artificial Intelligence for At-Home Assessments of Early Motor Development

The wearable MAIJU smart jumpsuit developed collaboratively by the University of Helsinki and the New Children’s Hospital at Helsinki University Hospital enables objective and accurate assessment of children’s motor skills without the presence of researchers.

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Top Locations for Ocean Energy Production Worldwide Revealed

As global electricity demand grows, traditional energy sources are under strain. 

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Rethinking How We Study the Impact of Heat on Heart Health

Scientists have been testing how heat affects our hearts for years. But here's the thing: the most commonly used method might not provide much insight into what happens to the heart during heat waves.

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Marine Animals Help Solve Ocean Issues

Sensors attached to animals gather valuable data to track and mitigate the human influence on marine life.

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Unknown Microorganisms Used Marble and Limestone as a Habitat

In the desert areas of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, research work has revealed unusual structures that are probably due to the activity of an unknown microbiological life form.

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Imperiled in the Wild, Many Plants May Survive Only in Gardens

In the spring of 1994, David Noble rappelled down the sheer cliff of a narrow canyon, part of a tangled maze of escarpments deeply incised into the sandstone tablelands in Australia’s Wollemi National Park, some 90 miles northwest of Sydney.

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