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Fabrication and Analysis of Bio-Inspired Smart Surfaces
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ISBN: 1000037907 3731501635 Year: 2013 Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing

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This work introduces novel techniques for the fabrication of bio-inspired hierarchical micro- and nanostructures. The enormous potential of these techniques is demonstrated by presenting a synthetic gecko-like adhesive matching the adhesion and self-cleaning of geckos very closely and a nanofur which is superhydrophobic, superoleophilic, underwater air-retaining, and even self-healing when surface treated.


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What a mushroom lives for : matsutake and the worlds they make
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ISBN: 0691225893 Year: 2022 Publisher: Princeton ; Oxford : Princeton University Press,

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How the prized matsutake mushroom is remaking human communities in China—and providing new ways to understand human and more-than-human worldsWhat a Mushroom Lives For pushes today’s mushroom renaissance in compelling new directions. For centuries, Western science has promoted a human- and animal-centric framework of what counts as action, agency, movement, and behavior. But, as Michael Hathaway shows, the world-making capacities of mushrooms radically challenge this orthodoxy by revealing the lively dynamism of all forms of life.The book tells the fascinating story of one particularly prized species, the matsutake, and the astonishing ways it is silently yet powerfully shaping worlds, from the Tibetan plateau to the mushrooms’ final destination in Japan. Many Tibetan and Yi people have dedicated their lives to picking and selling this mushroom—a delicacy that drives a multibillion-dollar global trade network and that still grows only in the wild, despite scientists’ intensive efforts to cultivate it in urban labs. But this is far from a simple story of humans exploiting a passive, edible commodity. Rather, the book reveals the complex, symbiotic ways that mushrooms, plants, humans, and other animals interact. It explores how the world looks to the mushrooms, as well as to the people who have grown rich harvesting them.A surprise-filled journey into science and human culture, this exciting and provocative book shows how fungi shape our planet and our lives in strange, diverse, and often unimaginable ways.

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Tricholoma matsutake. --- Tricholoma matsutake --- Ecology. --- Agaricus. --- Agriculture. --- Albert Bernhard Frank. --- Amanita muscaria. --- Amoeba. --- Arbuscular mycorrhiza. --- Arsenic. --- Aspergillus tubingensis. --- Bacteria. --- Baijiu. --- Beauveria. --- Biodiversity. --- Boletus. --- Bruno Latour. --- Bustard. --- Charles Darwin. --- Chert. --- Chytridiomycota. --- Claviceps purpurea. --- Compost. --- Cortinarius. --- Cyperaceae. --- Decomposer. --- Dry rot. --- Dugong. --- Eating. --- Ecological niche. --- Edible mushroom. --- Endophyte. --- Environmentalist. --- Ergot. --- Feather. --- Fiction. --- Forest gecko. --- Fungiculture. --- Fungus. --- Ganoderma applanatum. --- Giorgio Agamben. --- Herbivore. --- Hormone. --- Humus. --- I Wish (manhwa). --- Idealization. --- Inocybe. --- Insect farming. --- Insect. --- Intentionality. --- Invertebrate. --- Matsutake. --- Mentorship. --- Microbiologist. --- Microbiology. --- Microbiota. --- Microorganism. --- Millipede. --- Mold. --- Moss. --- Mushroom cloud. --- Mushroom hunting. --- Mushroom. --- Mycelium. --- Mycology. --- Mycorrhiza. --- Nutrient. --- Octopus. --- Olfaction. --- On Plants. --- Oomycete. --- Organism. --- Parasitism. --- Paul Stamets. --- Pine. --- Plant nutrition. --- Plant. --- Pleurotus ostreatus. --- Polypore. --- Probiotic. --- Psilocybin mushroom. --- Quantity. --- Ray Bradbury. --- Root. --- Salad. --- Saprotrophic nutrition. --- Sciaridae. --- Semiosis. --- Shrub. --- Snack. --- Sooty mangabey. --- Soy sauce. --- Sponge. --- Spore. --- Staple food. --- Symbiosis. --- Termite. --- Truffle. --- Umami. --- Umwelt. --- Vegetable. --- Yak butter. --- Yeast.


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Microscale Surface Tension and Its Applications
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ISBN: 3039215655 3039215647 Year: 2019 Publisher: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

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Building on advances in miniaturization and soft matter, surface tension effects are a major key to the development of soft/fluidic microrobotics. Benefiting from scaling laws, surface tension and capillary effects can enable sensing, actuation, adhesion, confinement, compliance, and other structural and functional properties necessary in micro- and nanosystems. Various applications are under development: microfluidic and lab-on-chip devices, soft gripping and manipulation of particles, colloidal and interfacial assemblies, fluidic/droplet mechatronics. The capillary action is ubiquitous in drops, bubbles and menisci, opening a broad spectrum of technological solutions and scientific investigations. Identified grand challenges to the establishment of fluidic microrobotics include mastering the dynamics of capillary effects, controlling the hysteresis arising from wetting and evaporation, improving the dispensing and handling of tiny droplets, and developing a mechatronic approach for the control and programming of surface tension effects. In this Special Issue of Micromachines, we invite contributions covering all aspects of microscale engineering relying on surface tension. Particularly, we welcome contributions on fundamentals or applications related to:Drop-botics: fluidic or surface tension-based micro/nanorobotics: capillary manipulation, gripping, and actuation, sensing, folding, propulsion and bio-inspired solutions; Control of surface tension effects: surface tension gradients, active surfactants, thermocapillarity, electrowetting, elastocapillarity; Handling of droplets, bubbles and liquid bridges: dispensing, confinement, displacement, stretching, rupture, evaporation; Capillary forces: modelling, measurement, simulation; Interfacial engineering: smart liquids, surface treatments; Interfacial fluidic and capillary assembly of colloids and devices; Biological applications of surface tension, including lab-on-chip and organ-on-chip systems. We expect novel as well as review contributions on all aspects of surface tension-based micro/nanoengineering. In line with Micromachines' policy, we also invite research proposals that introduce ideas for new applications, devices, or technologies.

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electrodynamic screen --- soft tissue --- microstructure --- mist capillary self-alignment --- droplet --- lab-on-a-chip --- mixing --- nanoprecipitation --- asymmetric surfaces --- gecko setae --- oil-water interface --- non-invasive control --- self-cleaning surface --- corrosive resistance --- micropipette-technique --- hydrophobic --- wettability gradient --- lung-surfactants --- hydrophilic --- dynamic --- vibrations --- superhydrophobic --- microasssembly --- adsorption --- wetting --- photochemical reaction --- contact line oscillation --- 355 nm UV laser --- capillary --- computational fluid dynamics --- bearing --- solutal Marangoni effect --- relaxation oscillations --- superhydrophilic --- microtexture melting --- rigid gas permeable contact lenses --- hydrophilic/superhydrophobic patterned surfaces --- polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) replication --- microfabrication --- actuation --- droplet transport --- “droplet-interface-bilayers” --- microfluidics --- electrosurgical scalpels --- continuous-flow reactor --- air-water surface --- micromanufacturing --- surface treatment --- liquid bridge --- stereolithography --- super-hydrophobic --- two-phase flow --- hot drop --- durable --- insoluble lipids --- anti-sticking --- smart superhydrophobic surface --- droplet manipulation --- “black lipid films” --- condensation --- pick-and-place --- wettability --- gas-microbubbles --- soft robotics --- capillary pressure --- superomniphobic --- self-lubricating slippery surface --- electrowetting --- soluble surfactant --- anisotropic ratchet conveyor --- Nasturtium leaf --- droplets --- photoresponsible surfactant --- two-photon polymerization --- contact angle --- adhesion --- transport --- pick and place --- surface tension --- oil-microdroplets --- micromanipulation --- laser die transfer --- capillary gripper --- equilibrium


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Walls & Frames: Fine art from the streets
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Year: 2011 Publisher: Berlijn Gestalten

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Art styles --- Sculpture --- Painting --- painting [image-making] --- street art --- sculpting --- kunst in de openbare ruimte --- JR --- Jenkins, Mark --- San --- Bom.K --- Dixon --- Alëxone --- Almanza, René --- Amose --- Baglione, Herbert --- Barras, Will --- Basco-Vazko --- Base 23 --- Blek le Rat --- Boxi --- C215 --- Doitschinoff, Stephan --- Cekis --- Cyr, Kevin --- D*Face --- Der --- Di Genova, Nicholas --- Docteur Gecko --- Dran --- Eine --- Ekundayo --- El Mac --- Evoke, Patrick --- EVOL --- Fairey, Shepard --- Faith 47 --- Fish, Jeremy --- Fosik, AJ --- Fridriks, Katrin --- Frost, Ben --- Gaia --- Green, Doze --- Harrington, Conor --- Hayuk, Maya --- Hazelip, Jesse --- Herakut --- Hicks, Logan --- Hoppek, Boris --- Insect, Paul --- Interesni Kazki --- Jago, Duncan --- Jaybo --- Keyes, Josh --- Kinsey, Dave --- KMNDZ --- L'Atlas --- Lister, Anthony --- Ludo --- M2theA --- Matos, Pedro --- McAttee, Andrew --- M-City --- McShine, Wendell --- Medo & Demência --- Meggs --- Micallef, Antony --- Miss Bugs --- Miss Van --- Morton-Clark, George --- Mr. Kern --- Noble, Aaron --- Okuda --- Lovegates, Troy --- Owen, Peter --- Pose --- Pure Evil --- Remed --- Remi/Rough --- Retna --- Ripo --- Rodez --- Rodríguez Gerada, Jorge --- Roth, Evan --- Roukes, Joram --- Sam3 --- SatOne --- Sixe --- Smash 137 --- Soto, Jeff --- Sowat --- Sten & Lex --- Supine, Judith --- Talavera, Fefe --- Tec --- Tilt --- Turf One --- Vasmoulakis, Alexandros --- Vhils --- Vitché --- Void, Axel --- Whalen, Mark --- Witz, Dan --- Zosen --- Kofie, Augustine --- Sparkes, Daniel --- Faile --- Lightgraff --- anno 1900-1999 --- anno 2000-2099


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The new natural history of Madagascar.
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ISBN: 0691229406 Year: 2022 Publisher: Princeton ; Oxford : Princeton University Press,

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A marvelously illustrated reference to the natural wonders of one of the most spectacular places on earthSeparated from Africa’s mainland for tens of millions of years, Madagascar has evolved a breathtaking wealth of biodiversity, becoming home to thousands of species found nowhere else on the planet. The New Natural History of Madagascar provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date synthesis available of this island nation’s priceless biological treasures. Now fully revised and expanded, this beautifully illustrated compendium features contributions by more than 600 globally renowned experts who cover the history of scientific exploration in Madagascar, as well as the island’s geology and soils, climate, forest ecology, human ecology, marine and coastal ecosystems, plants, invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. This invaluable two-volume reference also includes detailed discussions of conservation efforts in Madagascar that showcase several successful protected area programs that can serve as models for threatened ecosystems throughout the world.Provides the most comprehensive overview of Madagascar’s rich natural historyCoedited by 18 different specialistsFeatures hundreds of new contributions by world-class expertsIncludes hundreds of new illustrationsCovers a broad array of topics, from geology and climate to animals, plants, and marine lifeSheds light on newly discovered species and draws on the latest scienceAn essential resource for anyone interested in Madagascar or tropical ecosystems in general, from biologists and conservationists to ecotourists and armchair naturalists

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Natural history --- Biodiversity --- Biodiversity conservation --- Acrantophis madagascariensis. --- Adansonia madagascariensis. --- Amphibian. --- Antananarivo. --- Biodiversity. --- Biogeography. --- Bird conservation. --- BirdLife International. --- Boophis madagascariensis. --- Borassus madagascariensis. --- Buddleja madagascariensis. --- Canopy (biology). --- Carnivora. --- Caruncle (bird anatomy). --- Cathariostachys madagascariensis. --- Chalarodon madagascariensis. --- Climate change. --- Comoros. --- Coral reef. --- Cryptostegia madagascariensis. --- Culture of Madagascar. --- Deforestation. --- Dry season. --- Dugong. --- Ecoregion. --- Ecosystem services. --- Ecosystem. --- Endemism. --- Entomology. --- Ex situ conservation. --- Fabaceae. --- Fauna of Madagascar. --- Fauna of New Guinea. --- Fauna. --- Female. --- Field Museum of Natural History. --- Fishery. --- Flora of Madagascar. --- Genus. --- Grassland. --- Green sea turtle. --- Habitat destruction. --- Habitat. --- Herbarium. --- Heterixalus madagascariensis. --- Host (biology). --- IUCN Red List. --- Indian Ocean. --- Inflorescence. --- Insect. --- Invertebrate. --- Journal of Natural History. --- Larva. --- Leioheterodon madagascariensis. --- Lemur. --- Lemuridae. --- Lemuriformes. --- Lepidoptera. --- Madagascar Biodiversity Center. --- Madagascar buzzard. --- Madagascar day gecko. --- Madagascar. --- Malagasy people. --- Mammal. --- Mangrove. --- Marine conservation. --- Marine mammal. --- National Zoological Park (United States). --- Natural history. --- Nesomyinae. --- New Island. --- Ovary (botany). --- Pantanodon madagascariensis. --- Petal. --- Phelsuma madagascariensis. --- Plumage. --- Predation. --- Ranomafana National Park. --- Reptilia (zoo). --- Rodent. --- Sanzinia madagascariensis. --- Sapotaceae. --- Sauvagella madagascariensis. --- Seagrass. --- Shrub. --- South America. --- Species diversity. --- Subgenus. --- Taxon. --- Tenrec. --- Testudo (genus). --- Thermoregulation. --- Typhleotris madagascariensis. --- Vangueria madagascariensis. --- Vegetation. --- Vertebrate. --- Wetland. --- Wildlife of Madagascar. --- Zoogeography. --- Zoonosis.


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Galápagos : a natural history
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ISBN: 9780691242538 0691242534 Year: 2022 Publisher: Princeton, New Jersey ; Oxford : Princeton University Press,

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"Galápagos is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and profusely illustrated natural history of this spectacular archipelago. Offering much more information than identification guides, the book provides detailed accounts and more than 650 color photographs of the islands' habitats, marine life, reptiles, birds, mammals, and plants, making the book a virtual nature tour of Galápagos. Galápagos experts John Kricher and Kevin Loughlin have thoroughly revised the original text, bringing all the taxonomy up to date and adding a wealth of new information. Individual chapters cover geology, ecology, human history, Darwin's finches and how Darwin came to his theory of natural selection from his visit to the islands, Galápagos tortoises, marine and land iguanas, mammals, seabirds, landbirds, marine life, and conservation challenges and initiatives. The concluding chapter covers each of the individual islands, including landing sites, unique plant and animal species, and points of interest, and serves as a wonderful guide for visitors as they move from island to island or plan a trip to Galápagos."--

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Evolution (Biology) --- Natural history --- Animal evolution --- Animals --- Biological evolution --- Darwinism --- Evolutionary biology --- Evolutionary science --- Origin of species --- Biology --- Evolution --- Biological fitness --- Homoplasy --- Natural selection --- Phylogeny --- Galapagos Islands. --- Galápagos (Ecuador : Province) --- Archipiélago de Colón --- Colón, Archipiélago de --- Archipelago of Galápagos --- Enchanted Islands --- Islas Encantadas --- Islas Galápagos --- Iye ha-Galapagos --- Archipiélago de Colón (Ecuador) --- Archipiélago de Galápagos (Ecuador) --- Provincia Insular de Galápagos (Ecuador) --- Territorio de Galápagos (Ecuador) --- Provincia de Galápagos (Ecuador) --- Ecuador --- Darwin, Charles, --- Darwin, Charles, Robert --- Agnatha. --- American flamingo. --- Arid. --- Band-rumped storm petrel. --- Barn owl. --- Barnacle. --- Bird nest. --- Bird. --- Blue-footed booby. --- Bobolink. --- Brown pelican. --- Cactus. --- California condor. --- California sea lion. --- Cattle egret. --- Charles Darwin. --- Chilean flamingo. --- Common cactus finch. --- Conolophus marthae. --- Cormoran. --- Crustacean. --- Darwin's finches. --- David Lack. --- Ecology. --- Endemism. --- Female. --- Finch. --- Fire ant. --- Fishing. --- Flier (fish). --- Flightless cormorant. --- Floreana mockingbird. --- Frigatebird. --- Fur seal. --- Gannet. --- Gecko. --- Giant tortoise. --- Great blue heron. --- Great frigatebird. --- Guanay cormorant. --- Guano. --- Hawaiian Islands. --- Homing pigeon. --- Huey Long. --- Humboldt Current. --- Humboldt penguin. --- Hybrid iguana. --- Iguana. --- Insect. --- Komodo dragon. --- Lava gull. --- Lava heron. --- Mammal. --- Mangrove finch. --- Mangrove. --- Marine iguana. --- Medium ground finch. --- Medium tree finch. --- Microlophus. --- Mockingbird. --- Mosasaur. --- Nazca booby. --- On the Origin of Species. --- Opuntia. --- Ornithology. --- Oystercatcher. --- Parrotfish. --- Pinniped. --- Predation. --- Red-billed tropicbird. --- Red-footed booby. --- Sabine's gull. --- Scalesia. --- Sea cucumber. --- Sea lion. --- Sea turtle. --- Seabird. --- Sharp-beaked ground finch. --- Short-eared owl. --- Shrub. --- Small ground finch. --- Smooth-billed ani. --- Solanum cheesmaniae. --- South America. --- Sperm whale. --- Storm petrel. --- Swallow-tailed gull. --- Tern. --- Tetraodontidae. --- The Voyage of the Beagle. --- Tropicbird. --- Vampire finch. --- Vegetation. --- Vermilion flycatcher. --- Wader. --- Wandering albatross. --- Waved albatross. --- Whale. --- White-cheeked pintail. --- Woodpecker finch.

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