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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Thiruvinothini Thiruvenggadam, Marina Mohd Top, Rosimah Nulit, Chong Leong Puan
Summary: This study examined the relationship between nest structure, nest tree characteristics, and climatic variables in colonies of baya weavers. The findings suggest that nest structure is influenced by the surrounding temperature and that nest structures differ between different locations.
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Ecology
Or Aleksandrowicz, David Pearlmutter
Summary: The concept of Urban Heat Island (UHI) intensity is not helpful in assessing mitigation of urban heat stress because it does not reflect the spatial and temporal microscale climatic differences between adjacent intra-urban locations and the much lower magnitude of the UHI effect during daytime. Air temperature does not fully describe the intensity of street-level daytime heat stress, while solar exposure has a decisive effect on significantly increased heat stress.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Fei Wang, Jiquan Zhang, Yufeng Dong, Guanghua Qin, Zhenyu Du, Xinghong Liu
Summary: Thermo-image measurements are crucial for determining the water and energy status of ornamental tree/shrubs, with improved parameters and methods enhancing data comparability. A high-image temperature in stressed tree/shrubs during sunny summer midday indicates a failure in transpiration cooling, leading to leaf symptoms such as withering, scorching, reddening, shedding, and green losing as a dangerous signal of water and energy imbalance. The parameter of thermo-difference between leaf and observer's finger supports this idea.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Or Aleksandrowicz, David Pearlmutter
Summary: The rise in air temperature in urban areas, known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon, has been a focus of urban climate research. However, the concept of UHI intensity has been questioned for its limited assessment of urban heat stress due to its failure to capture microscale climatic differences and the lower magnitude of the UHI effect during daytime. This study shows that exposure to shortwave radiation has a significant impact on heat stress under summer conditions, with shade having a stronger effect than air temperature or wind speed reductions.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Jonata Sa Sangma, Surya B. Prasad
Summary: Weaver ants in the Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya are known for their unique nest-building skills using leaves as their main material. The nests are built on needlewood trees, with a specific pattern of nest size and internal chambers. Activity of the ants peaks at 20-25 degrees Celsius and declines significantly at temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius and above.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Erich Becker, Jens Oberheide
Summary: Simulation and observational evidence reveal the presence of a predominant eastward propagating diurnal tide with zonal wavenumber three in the southern summer mesosphere, contradicting the common perception of a weak diurnal tide. The northern summer mesosphere is likely composed of mainly eastward propagating components. These findings provide new insights into the morphology of tides in the mesosphere.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Meng Zhen, Weihan Zou, Rui Zheng, Yujie Lu
Summary: The outdoor thermal environment is crucial in determining the livability of a city. This study conducted a survey in Xi'an to evaluate the outdoor thermal comfort and adaptive thermal comfort in different urban forms. The results showed that residents in the cold study area perceived the outdoor climate as relatively hot. Psychological and physical adaptations were observed in terms of their thermal comfort. Additionally, the neutral PET varied among regions and was influenced by climate zone and latitude.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
V Aivazyan, M. Almualla, S. Antier, A. Baransky, K. Barynova, S. Basa, F. Bayard, S. Beradze, D. Berezin, M. Blazek, D. Boutigny, D. Boust, E. Broens, O. Burkhonov, A. Cailleau, N. Christensen, D. Cejudo, A. Coleiro, M. W. Coughlin, D. Datashvili, T. Dietrich, F. Dolon, J-G Ducoin, P-A Duverne, G. Marchal-Duval, C. Galdies, L. Granier, V Godunova, P. Gokuldass, H. B. Eggenstein, M. Freeberg, P. Hello, R. Inasaridze, E. E. O. Ishida, P. Jaquiery, D. A. Kann, G. Kapanadze, S. Karpov, R. W. Kiendrebeogo, A. Klotz, R. Kneip, N. Kochiashvili, W. Kou, F. Kugel, C. Lachaud, S. Leonini, A. Leroy, N. Leroy, A. Le Van Su, D. Marchais, T. Midavaine, A. Moeller, D. Morris, R. Natsvlishvili, F. Navarete, K. Noysena, S. Nissanke, K. Noonan, N. B. Orange, J. Peloton, A. Popowicz, T. Pradier, M. Prouza, G. Raaijmakers, Y. Rajabov, M. Richmond, Ya Romanyuk, L. Rousselot, T. Sadibekova, M. Serrau, O. Sokoliuk, X. Song, A. Simon, C. Stachie, A. Taylor, Y. Tillayev, D. Turpin, M. Vardosanidze, J. Vlieghe, I Tosta e Melo, X. F. Wang, J. Zhu
Summary: This article presents the follow-up observations with GRANDMA of transient sources detected by the ZTF. Three selection methods were used to identify kilonova candidates, out of which 100 passed the criteria. Majority of the candidates were classified as asteroids or supernovae events. The contribution of the amateur astronomer community in the scientific analysis of new sources was demonstrated. The study will continue in preparation for kilonova searches in the future.
MONTHLY NOTICES OF THE ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Murat Kucukosmanoglu, John A. Colosi, Peter F. Worcester, Matthew A. Dzieciuch, Daniel J. Torres
Summary: This study investigates the annual cycle of the thermohaline structure in the Beaufort Sea using acoustics and oceanographic sensors. It reveals that spice, eddies, and internal waves are the main sources of sound speed variability, with internal wave energy varying with time. Observations of energetic near-inertial waves may have potential acoustical consequences despite weak sound speed variations.
JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Martin Bollazzi, Daniela Roemer, Flavio Roces
Summary: Leaf-cutting ant colonies exhibit different nest morphologies with varying ventilation systems, with shallow and thatched nests showing more effective gas exchanges to prevent harmful CO2 levels for the symbiotic fungus, while serial nests may be constrained by soil CO2 levels. Selective pressures on temperature and humidity control have led to nesting habits closer to or above the soil surface in Acromyrmex, along with the evolution of architectural innovations improving gas exchanges.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Tang, Sheng Chen, Zhi Li, Liang Gao
Summary: This study analyzes the spatiotemporal distribution and characteristics of different precipitation types during the summer season in China. The results provide valuable information for hydrometeorological research and radar precipitation studies.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Maria Teresa Baquero, Nuria Forcada
Summary: This study assessed the thermal comfort of older people in a continental Mediterranean climate in Spain during summer through environmental measurements and surveys. The results showed that older people were more tolerant of environmental temperature and less sensitive to temperature changes compared to adults.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kasidate Chantakun, Krisana Nilsuwan, Autthapon Sripradit, Soottawat Benjakul
Summary: This study characterized edible bird's nests collected from different provinces in southern Thailand. The nests showed differences in spectroscopy patterns but not in protein patterns. The nests from different locations also had different crystallinity and thermal behaviors. The characteristics of the resulting sterilized bird's nest beverages were influenced by the habitat where the nests were collected.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biology
Kiera L. Kauffman, R. Dwayne Elmore, Craig A. Davis, Samuel D. Fuhlendorf, Laura E. Goodman, Christian A. Hagen, Evan P. Tanner
Summary: Temperature plays a crucial role in nest site selection and survival of scaled quail, with nest bowls providing cooler temperatures compared to the surrounding microsite and landscape. Despite a preference for cooler temperatures and taller vegetation, nest survival is positively influenced by proximity to surface water and honey mesquite. Further research is needed to explore landscape-level sources of thermal mitigation for ground-nesting birds in semiarid environments.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Anna Staszczuk, Tadeusz Kuczynski
Summary: This study compares the effects of PCM and reinforced concrete on the summer thermal performance of existing buildings, finding that reinforced concrete improves thermal performance significantly, while PCM may solidify during heat waves. It may not be possible to plan an optimum range of PCM melting temperatures effective throughout all summer months in a building without air conditioning.
