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The GOES-R GeoStationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) [PDF]

, 2011
The Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-R) is the next series to follow the existing GOES system currently operating over the Western Hemisphere.
Blakeslee, Richard J., Goodman, Steven J., Koshak, William J., Mach, Douglas   +3 more
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Wildfires and Atopic Diseases: A Review

Allergy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Wildfire smoke is a major environmental health threat that has increased in frequency and severity in recent years. A hazardous component of wildfire smoke is particulate matter ≤ 2.5 μm (PM2.5). There is evidence to suggest that exposure to wildfire PM2.5 may increase the risk of developing or exacerbating atopic diseases, such as asthma ...
Alex Ha, John R. Balmes, Maria L. Wei
wiley   +1 more source

How Wikipedia Can Overcome the Great Firewall of China [PDF]

, 2006
Oil is the main insulation in power transformers and over long time of ageing its insulation properties can change. In this paper ageing of oil due to the exposure to electric discharges was investigated.
Edin, Hans, Ghaffarian Niasar, Mohamad, Kiiza, Respicus   +2 more
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Climate Change, Air Quality, and Pollen Allergies—State of the Art and Recommendations for Research and Public Health

Allergy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Allergies are one of the major health challenges of our time, associated with a high individual burden of disease and high costs for the healthcare system. Given their prevalence, allergies are also highly relevant from a public health perspective. The development of allergic diseases is multifactorial. In addition to individual factors (e.g.,
Jobst Augustin, Stefan Gilge, Heike Appel, Ute Dauert, Christina Endler, Ruth Heesen, Conny Höflich, Wilhelm Kuttler, Katharina Heinke Schlünzen, Wolfgang Straff, Barbora Werchan, Matthias Werchan, Torsten Zuberbier, Claudia Traidl‐Hoffmann   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

KAT2A Deficiency Suppresses Lung Cancer Progression by Downregulating MYC Through Decreasing MYC Succinylation

Cancer Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Succinylation has been shown to promote lung cancer development, but its mechanism remains incompletely understood. KAT2A, a succinyltransferase, acts as an oncogene in multiple cancers, but its role in mediating lung cancer progression is unclear.
Junping Li, Feng Zhao, Zhongchao Wang, Shaojun Yang, Zhichao Lu, Xiaoyan Li, Jincheng Song, Zhaoxia Dai   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Future Increase in Lightning Around the South China Sea Under Climate Change

Earth and Space Science
The impact of global warming on lightning flash rates remains relatively unknown. In this study, the South China Sea (SCS) and the surrounding areas within Southeast Asia were selected to examine the long‐term trend and future projection of lightning ...
Liangtao Xu, Xi Cao, Xiaoqing Lan, Wenjuan Zhang, Chenghu Sun, Yijun Zhang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Position paper on the potential of inadvertent weather modification of the Florida peninsula resulting from the stabilized ground cloud [PDF]

Based on the climatology of the Florida Peninsula, we assessed the risk for weather modification. Certain weather situations warrant launch rescheduling because of the risk of possible impact on hurricanes, hail formation and lightning activity, strong ...
Bollay, E., Bosart, L., Droessler, E., Jiusto, J., Lala, G. G., Mohnen, V., Schaefer, V., Squires, P.   +7 more
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Lightning characteristics observed by lightning detection system (LDS) along KLMK-PROI 275 kV transmission line [PDF]

, 2006
A cloud-to-ground lightning activity data collected by a Lightning Detection System (LDS) along the 275 kV transmission line KLMK-PROI in year 2004 to 2005 from Seremban to Melaka has been investigated. The LDS are installed by TNB Research Sdn Bhd
Ali, Mohd Aldrin
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The Past Requires Reconciliation

The Ecumenical Review, EarlyView.
Abstract This article presents three cases from the Orthodox Christian past that concern the defence of individuals and religious groups whose views differed from those of the official Orthodox Church. It also highlights the significance of the past in the Orthodox Christian context as a tradition that largely influences the behaviour of Orthodox ...
Petros A. Panagiotopoulos
wiley   +1 more source

Convective Properties and Lightning Activity in Different Categories of Thunderstorms over the Beijing Area during Five Warm Seasons

Remote Sensing
Based on comprehensive observations, including total lightning, Doppler radar, precipitation, and other meteorological data, the variations in thunderstorm properties and lightning activity of different categories for thunderstorms over the Beijing area ...
Dongxia Liu, Han Yu, Zhuling Sun, Hongbo Zhang, Dongfang Wang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source