Bees have a secret survival weapon that might surprise you
The humble honeybee can control temperature in astounding ways — from keeping the hive cool during heat waves to cooking their enemies […]
Category: Thermoregualtion
Physical constraints on thermoregulation and flight drive morphological evolution in bats
Energetic constraints of flight and thermoregulation have long been thought to explain why most bat species are small and live predominantly in […]
The tiny bodies of bats allow perfect balance between flight costs and heat dissipation
Many mammal species living in cold climates tend to have large bodies and short limbs to reduce heat loss – a general […]
Understanding our body’s air conditioning system
While much of the nation is sweltering under the summer’s intense heat, have you ever wondered how we humans and other animals […]
What is thermoregulation, and how does it work?
Thermoregulation is the biological mechanism responsible for maintaining a steady internal body temperature. The thermoregulation system includes the hypothalamus in the brain, […]
Evolution of thermoregulation as told by ear
An analysis of fossil specimens of the inner ear helps to refine the timeframe of a key transition in vertebrate evolution — […]
Mannetjeschildpadden sterven uit door klimaatcrisis
De stijging van de temperatuur als gevolg van de klimaatcrisis, brengt het voortbestaan van zeeschildpadden in gevaar, alleen niet op de manier […]
Zet ‘m op 60!
De meeste cv-ketels staan op de fabrieksinstelling van 80ºC, maar werken efficiënter op 60ºC. Deze snelle besparing scheelt veel gas, dus CO2. […]
What is Thermoregulation?
What is thermoregulation, and how does it work? Thermoregulation is the biological mechanism responsible for maintaining a steady internal body temperature. The […]
Animals Are Transforming Their Bodies to Tolerate the Impacts of Climate Change
Some warm-blooded animals are morphing certain appendages in order to combat climate change. A new study published in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution showed that […]