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Investigation of Persistent Luminescence of Strontium Aluminate in Polymer Films for Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling Application

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
Persistent Luminescence of doped SrAl2O4:Eu2+, Dy3+ formulated in polymer matrices is a promising solution to be integrated in building envelopes for enhancing Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling. ABSTRACT Persistent Luminescent (PersL) materials have found applications in several fields; their integration into passive daytime radiative cooling systems ...
Roberto Bondi, Francesco Marchini, Giulia Quaglia, Claudia Fabiani, Anna Laura Pisello, Loredana Latterini   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A compliant pneumatic foot with real‐time variable stiffness enables humanoid robots to adapt to changing terrains. Using onboard vision and pressure control, the foot modulates stiffness within each gait cycle, reducing impact forces and improving balance. The design, cast in soft silicone with embedded air chambers and Kevlar wrapping, offers durable,
Irene Frizza, Hiroshi Kaminaga, Philippe Fraisse, Gentiane Venture   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Where wilderness is found: Evidence from 70,000 trip reports

People and Nature
Outdoor recreation is an essential way many people engage with nature. The provision of public spaces for recreation intersects with conservation practices motivated by intertwined social and ecological values, such as strict practices associated with ...
Monika M. Derrien, Samantha G. Winder, Spencer A. Wood, Lesley Miller, Emilia H. Lia, Lee K. Cerveny, Sarah Lange, Sonja H. Kolstoe, Grace McGrady, Anna Roth   +9 more
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Do outdoor recreation participants place their lands in conservation easements?

Nature Conservation, 2014
It has been posited that participation in outdoor recreation activities increases awareness of environmental issues and support for environmental conservation.
Ramesh Ghimire, Gary Green, Neelam Poudyal, H. Ken Cordell   +3 more
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The Early History of Hydrogen and Other Gases in Respiration and Biological Systems: Revisiting Beddoes, Cavallo, and Davy

Oxygen, 2023
In 2007 a paper in Nature Medicine sparked a new wave of interest in the use of molecular hydrogen (H2) for medical treatments. Since then there has been a flurry of papers looking at a range of medical aspects, from neurodegenerative disease to sports ...
John T. Hancock, Tyler W. LeBaron
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From Lab to Landscape: Environmental Biohybrid Robotics for Ecological Futures

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This Perspective explores environmental biohybrid robotics, integrating living tissues, microorganisms, and insects for operation in real‐world ecosystems. It traces the leap from laboratory experiments to forests, wetlands, and urban environments and discusses key challenges, development pathways, and opportunities for ecological monitoring and ...
Miriam Filippi
wiley   +1 more source

Characteristics and Use Patterns of Outdoor Recreationists on Public Lands in Alabama—Case Study of Bankhead National Forest and Sipsey Wilderness Area

Resources, 2022
Like many other states in south-east USA, Alabama is blessed with a high percentage of natural areas. These areas support vital nature tourism and the outdoor recreation sector.
Colmore S. Christian, Chelsea N. Scott
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Intelligent Sky Guardians (InSkyGuard): An Aerial Robotic Swarm for Autonomous Detection and Entrapment of Rogue Multirotors

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Intelligent Sky Guardians (InSkyGuard) is introduced as a four‐drone swarm that autonomously detects, tracks, and safely captures rogue drones using a coordinated net system. Computer vision and leader–follower control architecture enable synchronized enclosure, while integrated failsafes enhance system reliability. Validated through closed‐environment
Joshua Hastings, Levanya Dewanarayana, Iline Shaju, Haider Al‐Wizni, Sampson Marquis, Weicheng Huang, Pooya Sareh   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outdoor Recreation as a Community Development Strategy in Rural British Columbia: Bridges and Barriers to Success

Journal of Rural and Community Development
Within a fast-changing global landscape, rural places are seeking sustainable pathways to community development. Intentional growth of the outdoor recreation sector offers a host of potential benefits, including economic diversification, resident ...
Lauren Rethoret, Sarah-Patricia Breen, Jessica Froese, Louise Pedersen   +3 more
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Multi‐Scale Bionic Structure Constructs Biomass Flame‐Retardant Thermal Insulation Foam Material

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Inspired by mussel adhesion and hierarchical brick‐and‐mortar architectures, a cellulose‐based biomimetic foam is constructed by anchoring bentonite nanosheets onto a polydopamine‐decorated cellulose nanofiber network. The resulting foam combines low thermal conductivity with intrinsic flame retardancy and full biodegradability, presenting a ...
Jianming Liao, Lijun Fan, Yunyuan Dong, Xuyu Bao, Xiaobin Chen, Qifu Zheng, Guanqing Zhang, Shen Wang, Wei Chen, Min Zhang, Shuaiming He   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source