We prove that an infinite class of convex polyhedra, produced by restricted vertex truncations, always unfold without overlap. The class includes the “domes,” providing a simpler proof that these unfold without overlap.

[1] Explosivity of rhyolite domes depends on bubble nucleation and growth. To understand these processes, we measure millimeter-scale variations in H2O by synchrotron Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectromicroscopy on interlayered obsidian-pumice samples. The H2O contents of all samples are above the 1-atm solubility value ( 0.10wt.%) and decrease systematically towards vesicular zones, ind...

Cavity decoupling in salt is the most plausible means by which a nation could conduct clandestine testing of militarily significant nuclear weapons. The conditions under which solution-mined salt can be used for this purpose are quite restrictive. The salt must be thick and reasonably pure. Containment of explosions sets a shallow limit on depth, and cavity stability sets a deep limit. These co...

The JVP domes were widely used to detect the tactile sensitivity reported by participants, which declined with influence of aging. However, it is still unknown how decline spatial can orientation discrimination. In current study, we test discrimination older participants (n = 22, age 63 – 77, means 69.9). Our results found that accuracy wider grating was higher than narrow grating. Moreover, ea...

JJEE BB CC llaa ssss iicc ss JEB Classics is an occasional column, featuring historic publications from The Journal of Experimental Biology. These articles, written by modern experts in the field, discuss each classic paper’s impact on the field of biology and their own work. A PDF of the original paper accompanies each article, and can be found on the journal’s website as supplemental data. SM...

Monolithic dome structures were built in the 1970s Europe and America. These share common benefits of being cost efficient, earth-friendly, extremely durable, easily maintained. shells are constructed cost-effective. domes respond efficiently to any climate, even cold or hot temperatures. In terms utility savings, monolithic can cut electricity consumption by up one-third, thereby saving 60–70%...

We evaluated the diaphragmatic excursion, volumetric measurement, maximal inspiratory pressure (PI(max)), lung function tests (forced vital capacity-FVC, forced expiratory volume in the first second-FEV1, mean forced expiratory flow between 25 and 75% of the FVC maneuver-FEF(25-75%), peak expiratory flow-PEF and maximal voluntary ventilation-MVV), displacement of the domes diaphragmatics with u...