The poplar (Populus alba) has a unique survival strategy: when exposed to hot and dry conditions, it curls its leaves to ...

An artificial material that mimics the thermal management strategy of poplar leaves has been developed. Poplar trees have a survival strategy in which ...

Flue gas heat recovery systems represent a critical technological advancement in optimising energy efficiency and reducing atmospheric emissions in industrial and power generation settings. These ...

Those drops on the outside of your drink don't just make the can slippery. Experiments show that in hot, humid weather, condensation heats a drink more than the surrounding air. In spring a person's ...

HVAC contractors are responsible for providing indoor comfort. Their livelihoods depend on it. Contractors are challenged to provide the proper HVAC equipment and ensure it delivers total indoor ...

Droplets of condensation may make a cold can of beer look more appealing on a hot day, but they're also making that frosty brew warm up faster. So here's some news you can use: If it's hot and humid, ...

American Meteorological Journal, February.—The cause of the cyclones of the temperate latitudes, by W. H. Dines. Two theories have found considerable support: (1) the convectional theory, commonly ...

Good question, Claire! A lot of times you'll hear meteorologists refer to good 'snow eating' weather or high dew points chewing away at the snow pack. But why would a simple rise in humidity help to ...

In spring a person's thoughts turn to important matters, like how best to keep your drink cold on a hot day. Though this quest is probably as old as civilization, University of Washington climate ...