Preserving the positive functions of the public domain in science

Science has advanced in part because data and scientific methodologies have traditionally not been subject to intellectual property protection.In recent years, intellectual property has played a greater role in scientific work.While intellectual property rights may have a positive Steam Nozzle role to play in some fields of science, so does the pub

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Aerial observations of sea ice breakup by ship waves

We provide high-resolution in situ observations of wave-induced sea ice breakup in the natural environment.In order to obtain such data, a drone was deployed from the Canadian Coast Guard ship Amundsen as it sailed in the vicinity of large ice floes in Baffin Bay and in the St.Lawrence Estuary, Canada.The footage recorded during these experiments w

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Experimental Data and Simulations of Performance and Thermal Comfort in a Patient Room Equipped with Radiant Ceiling Panels

Hospitals require the highest energy demands in non-residential buildings.They provide healthcare 24/7/365 and, at the same time, they ensure indoor air quality, thermal comfort and sterility.However, several studies reveal that high indoor temperatures and low relative humidity (RH) are often perceived in patient rooms during the heating season, s

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