The projection of robust regional climate changes over the next 50 years presents a considerable challenge for the current generation of climate models. Water cycle changes are particularly difficult to model in this area because major uncertainties exist in the representation of processes such as large-scale and convective rainfall and their feedback with surface conditions. We present climate...

The projection of robust regional climate changes over the next 50 years presents a considerable challenge for the current generation of climate models. Water cycle changes are particularly difficult to model in this area because major uncertainties exist in the representation of processes such as large-scale and convective rainfall and their feedback with surface conditions. We present climate...

Structure-dependent colour is caused by the interaction of light with photonic crystal structures rather than pigments. The elytra of longhorn beetles Tmesisternus isabellae appear to be iridescent green in a dry state and turn to red when exposed to humidity. Based on the hygroscopic colouration of the longhorn beetle, we have developed centimeter-scale colorimetric opal films using a novel se...

The bank slope of the Three Gorges Reservoir is affected by seasonal water level fluctuations, which leads to deterioration rock mass, resulting in a series geological disasters such as landslides and mudslides. Therefore, thoroughly understand degradation mechanism mechanical characteristics under wetting–drying cycles, uniaxial compression tests triaxial were used reveal relationship between ...

Agricultural soils undergo periods of saturation followed by desiccation throughout the course a growing season. It is believed that these wetting and drying influence soil structure may affect rate detachment. Thus, an experiment was conducted to investigate disturbed (soil sieved simulate tillage) subjected various cycles, on bulk density resistance detachment with runoff. Seven treatments co...