Nocturnal
View article: Crab eating crab: first record of the Horn-eyed Ghost Crab <Ocypode brevicornis> preying on the Mottled Light-footed Crab <Grapsus albolineatus> in Visakhapatnam, India
Crab eating crab: first record of the Horn-eyed Ghost Crab preying on the Mottled Light-footed Crab in Visakhapatnam, India Open
Predator-prey interactions are key ecological processes that regulate communities in the intertidal zone. Here, we report a previously unrecorded predation event in which the Horn-eyed Ghost Crab Ocypode brevicornis, which usually occupies…
View article: Effects of Relative Humidity on Temperature Dynamics in Natural Ecosystems: Comparison of Measured and Model-Predicted Data
Effects of Relative Humidity on Temperature Dynamics in Natural Ecosystems: Comparison of Measured and Model-Predicted Data Open
Understanding the factors influencing temperature variations in natural ecosystems is crucial for processes such as species distribution, phenology, and carbon cycling. This article presents a theoretical framework that investigates the im…
View article: Nocturnal Enuresis in Childhood-A Case Resolved with Calcarea carbonica at Dr Batra's
Nocturnal Enuresis in Childhood-A Case Resolved with Calcarea carbonica at Dr Batra's Open
Urinary complaints in children, such as frequent urination and nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting), are common problems that can have both physical and psychosocial implications. Conventional treatment provides temporary relief but recurrence …
View article: Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect
Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect Open
The navigational mechanisms employed by nocturnal insect migrants remain to be elucidated in most species. Nocturnal insect migrants are often considered to use the Earth’s geomagnetic field for navigation, yet the underlying mechanisms of…
View article: Nocturnal Enuresis in Childhood-A Case Resolved with Calcarea carbonica at Dr Batra's
Nocturnal Enuresis in Childhood-A Case Resolved with Calcarea carbonica at Dr Batra's Open
Urinary complaints in children, such as frequent urination and nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting), are common problems that can have both physical and psychosocial implications. Conventional treatment provides temporary relief but recurrence …
View article: Reviewer #1 (Public review): Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect
Reviewer #1 (Public review): Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect Open
View article: Nocturnal Insects Use Moonlight Reflections From Glossy Leaves as Navigational Cues Within Potential Plant–Insect Mutualistic Systems
Nocturnal Insects Use Moonlight Reflections From Glossy Leaves as Navigational Cues Within Potential Plant–Insect Mutualistic Systems Open
Nocturnal insects use of moonlight reflections off plants' glossy leaves for navigation in low light environments and, for mutualistic benefit.
View article: Reviewer #2 (Public review): Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect
Reviewer #2 (Public review): Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect Open
View article: Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect
Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect Open
The navigational mechanisms employed by nocturnal insect migrants remain to be elucidated in most species. Nocturnal insect migrants are often considered to use the Earth’s geomagnetic field for navigation, yet the underlying mechanisms of…
View article: Genomic signature of repeated transitions to diurnality in spiders
Genomic signature of repeated transitions to diurnality in spiders Open
Repeated transitions to diurnality represent a major behavioral shift in spiders, yet their genomic underpinnings remain largely unknown. Here, we assembled high-quality genomes for nine diurnal spiders using long-read sequencing and compi…
View article: eLife Assessment: Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect
eLife Assessment: Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect Open
View article: Midnight darkness and evening melatonin pre-treatment reverse night-light-induced neurobehavioural disruptions in a diurnal corvid
Midnight darkness and evening melatonin pre-treatment reverse night-light-induced neurobehavioural disruptions in a diurnal corvid Open
Artificial light at night (ALAN) is a growing environmental pollutant with significant risks to brain health in both animals and humans. This study assessed the ALAN-induced negative impact and examined potential mitigative strategies on n…
View article: Nocturnal Insects Use Moonlight Reflections From Glossy Leaves as Navigational Cues Within Potential Plant–Insect Mutualistic Systems
Nocturnal Insects Use Moonlight Reflections From Glossy Leaves as Navigational Cues Within Potential Plant–Insect Mutualistic Systems Open
Nocturnal insects use of moonlight reflections off plants' glossy leaves for navigation in low light environments and, for mutualistic benefit.
View article: Spatio-temporal behaviour of the brown hyena (Parahyaena brunnea) in the Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Spatio-temporal behaviour of the brown hyena (Parahyaena brunnea) in the Fish River Canyon, Namibia Open
The brown hyena (Parahyaena brunnea) is inherently challenging to study owing to its secretive nature and nocturnal activity. Available literature predominantly examines the dietary overlap with co-occurring predators, emphasising the spec…
View article: Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria-Driven Hepatic Vein Thrombosis: A Case of Budd-Chiari Syndrome in Disguise
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria-Driven Hepatic Vein Thrombosis: A Case of Budd-Chiari Syndrome in Disguise Open
View article: Age-Related Snoring in Homo sapiens as a Vibro-Acoustic Exaptation
Age-Related Snoring in Homo sapiens as a Vibro-Acoustic Exaptation Open
Human snoring is a by-product of upper airway anatomy shaped by the evolution of speech. Snoring generates low-frequency (50–300 Hz) acoustic and substrate vibrations that many nocturnal animals avoid, interpreting such signals as signs of…
View article: Effect of Exercise Modalities on Post‐Exercise Hypotension in Normotensive Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Vasomotor Symptoms Influence
Effect of Exercise Modalities on Post‐Exercise Hypotension in Normotensive Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial on Vasomotor Symptoms Influence Open
Menopause is associated with increased blood pressure (BP) and vasomotor symptoms (VMS), both elevating cardiovascular risk. Exercise can induce postexercise hypotension (PEH), with responses varying by exercise type and population charact…
View article: Age-Related Snoring in Homo sapiens as a Vibro-Acoustic Exaptation
Age-Related Snoring in Homo sapiens as a Vibro-Acoustic Exaptation Open
Human snoring is a by-product of upper airway anatomy shaped by the evolution of speech. Snoring generates low-frequency (50–300 Hz) acoustic and substrate vibrations that many nocturnal animals avoid, interpreting such signals as signs of…
View article: Testing the response of Spiny toads to part-time and full time lighting at night
Testing the response of Spiny toads to part-time and full time lighting at night Open
The dataset provides the activity data of wild caught male spiny toads (Bufo spinosus) recorded using videotracking in 1-m wide arenas. The experiment tested the response of toads to part-time and full time lighting at night in order to as…
View article: The Impacts of Severe Drought on Waterbirds: A Case Study for the White-Naped Crane in Poyang Lake Based on Satellite Telemetry
The Impacts of Severe Drought on Waterbirds: A Case Study for the White-Naped Crane in Poyang Lake Based on Satellite Telemetry Open
Climate change is leading to more extreme weather like droughts, threatening wetland ecosystem and waterbird populations worldwide. During the winter of 2022–2023, Poyang Lake, China’s largest freshwater lake, experienced its most extreme …
View article: Using citizen science data to estimate trait and climate drivers of daily activity patterns in temperate butterflies
Using citizen science data to estimate trait and climate drivers of daily activity patterns in temperate butterflies Open
Characterizing temporal niche is integral to understanding eco-evolutionary interactions of species, but research into the timing of species’ daily activity patterns (diel activity) has remained challenging due to data limitations. In timi…
View article: Testing the response of Spiny toads to part-time and full time lighting at night
Testing the response of Spiny toads to part-time and full time lighting at night Open
The dataset provides the activity data of wild caught male spiny toads (Bufo spinosus) recorded using videotracking in 1-m wide arenas. The experiment tested the response of toads to part-time and full time lighting at night in order to as…
View article: Bedtime snacking and glycemic deterioration in young children with Type 1 diabetes on multiple daily injections: a randomized controlled crossover trial
Bedtime snacking and glycemic deterioration in young children with Type 1 diabetes on multiple daily injections: a randomized controlled crossover trial Open
Bedtime snacking in young children with T1D impairs nocturnal glycemia and reduces TIR, without decreasing the frequency of hypoglycemia.
View article: Winter torpor and body mass patterns of a cave-roosting bat in cool and warm climates
Winter torpor and body mass patterns of a cave-roosting bat in cool and warm climates Open
Torpor is an important energy-saving strategy for small insectivorous bats during winter. White-nose syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease affecting hibernating bats, disrupts torpor-arousal patterns and increases energy use, leading to higher …
View article: Bioclimatic, demographic and anthropogenic correlates of grizzly bear activity patterns in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Bioclimatic, demographic and anthropogenic correlates of grizzly bear activity patterns in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Open
Plasticity of diel activity rhythms may be a key element for adaptations of wildlife populations to changing environmental conditions. In the last decades, grizzly bears Ursus arctos in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) have experien…
View article: Duration and mode of delivery: Does maternal sleep matter?
Duration and mode of delivery: Does maternal sleep matter? Open
Objective Poor sleep quality in late pregnancy has been identified as a risk factor for operative deliveries. In this study, we investigated the associations between maternal sleep throughout pregnancy and its impact on both the duration a…
View article: Nocturnal N2O5 and NO3 chemistry and its impact on wintertime HNO3 in Seoul during ASIA-AQ campaign
Nocturnal N2O5 and NO3 chemistry and its impact on wintertime HNO3 in Seoul during ASIA-AQ campaign Open
View article: Magnitude and impacts of non-rainfall water inputs and nocturnal evapotranspiration on temperate grassland ecosystems
Magnitude and impacts of non-rainfall water inputs and nocturnal evapotranspiration on temperate grassland ecosystems Open
View article: The daily rhythms of temperature preference are conserved in nocturnal and blind fish
The daily rhythms of temperature preference are conserved in nocturnal and blind fish Open
View article: Relationship of sleep quality to body fat distribution and cardiovascular risk in young men
Relationship of sleep quality to body fat distribution and cardiovascular risk in young men Open
Introduction . In young men, there is a close relationship between sleep quality (SQ), fat tissue (FT) distribution, and cardiovascular diseases. Aim . To study sleep quality (SQ) characteristics in young men depending on abdominal obesity…