Lidia Badarnah (lidiabk)

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Email:	lidika.bk [at] gmail.com

Address:	Delft Netherlands

I Speak:	English, Arabic, Hungarian, Hebrew

Member Since:	November 17, 2008

Local Time:	Thu May 24 14:55:15

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Heliotrope Sun-tracking System

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For Optimal Packing	Exploring gas permeability of cellular membranes and membrane channels with molecular dynamics.
New membrane catches CO2	Powering the planet: Chemical challenges in solar energy utilization
Two Basic Mechanisms in Insect Wing Folding	Wing folding and the functional morphology of the wing base in Coleoptera
Rain-Drinking Behaviors of the Australian Thorny Devil (Sauria: Agamidae)	Temperature-Triggered Periodical Thermogenic Oscillations in Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus)
Zen and the art of central heating maintenance	Counter-current heat exchange in the respiratory passages: Effect on water and heat balance

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Fluid protects eggs: birds	Tubes help cool muscles, transport gases: insects
Holes in nest aid temperature regulation: wood ants	Resilin gives wings flexibility: insects
Cells maximize flexibility, efficiency: vertebrates	Body fluids help molt, extend wings: dragonfly
Pigment filters excessive light: balloonfish	Joint enables rapid wing flapping: insects
Mound passively heats/cools: compass termite	Bulk prevents moisture loss: cushion plants
Lignified parenchyma cells provide strength: plants	Tightly packed stems insulate against cold: cushion plants
Surface cells store water: ice plant	Cactus hides from the sun: mescal cactus
Leaves maximize sun exposure: plants	Structures maximize light absorption: plants
Skin acts as membrane: sea snake	Folding allows compact shape: hornbeam
Folds allow efficient leaf deployment: plants	Resin provides immunity, ability to self-heal: commiphora tree
Grooves gather water: thorny devil	Light-transmitting fibers: Venus flower basket
Air scoops provide cooling: ants	Feathers trap air to provide warmth: emperor penguin
Seed coat and enzymes protect seed: lotus	Internal thermostat regulates temperature: skunk cabbage
Worm tolerates temperature gradient of 140 deg F: Pompeii worm	Cone scales are humidity-sensitive: pine
Round shape reduces water loss: pebble plants	Cuticle acts as cooling mechanism: Oriental hornet
Skin protects from dehydration: file snake	Sweating aids thermoregulation: mammals
Nasal surfaces remove water vapor: camel	Leaves fold in response to touch: sensitive plant
Elevated leaves reduce evaporation: quiver tree	Fur provides insulation: polar bear
Coat changes with the seasons: rock squirrel	Spiral-shaped flow is optimal: bull kelp
Wing scales aid thermoregulation: green birdwing butterfly	Large ears aid cooling: elephant
Underhairs provide insulation: Merino sheep	Foam provides thermal and moisture control: spittlebug
Ventilated nests remove heat and gas: termites	Leaves optimize internal state: mangrove
Large ears used to cool off: jackrabbit	Compacted leaves form efficient heat insulation: grass tree
Waxy coating protects from heat and drought: euphorbia	Ventilated nests remove heat and gas: Macrotermes termites
Nest maximizes solar heat absorption: wood ants	Shape shades and enhances heat radiation: cactus
Collective body heat warms nest: wood ants	Mechanisms help thermoregulation: bumblebees
Ventilated nests remove heat and gas: mound-building termites

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