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Discover how Ruby’s powerful map method transforms collections with clean, readable code. Dive into real-world examples, best practices, and pro tips to enhance your development workflow. Ready to write smarter Ruby?
🔗 Read the full guide: https://www.railscarma.com/blog/how-to-use-the-ruby-map-method-with-examples/ -
Discover how Ruby’s powerful map method transforms collections with clean, readable code. Dive into real-world examples, best practices, and pro tips to enhance your development workflow. Ready to write smarter Ruby?
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Efficient Synthesis of ProTide antivirals: A team from from #Fudan University and #Shanghai Jiao Tong University reporting a copper-catalyzed method for synthesizing chiral phosphates in #JACS.
This research represents a new tool for the synthesis of ProTide nucleoside analogues, providing an efficient route that can enhance the development of antiviral drugs in future studies.
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I believe we have entered the Extinguisher phase.
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🚀knex.js with @YugabyteDB because it is postgres compatible
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RT @Yugabyte
Check out this new blog from @Yugabyte expert Brett Hoyer, which investigates how the #Knex.js query builder can be used to enhance the development experience with #Node.js and #YugabyteDB.🚀⬇️
https://hubs.la/Q01yzMv_0
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Get ready for .NET Conf 2025 on November 11th!
As we are approaching to the final release of .NET 10.0, a conference for .NET developers has been finally set to be scheduled for November 11th, and this event lasts three days up to November 13th. This conference talks about what’s new in .NET 10.0 and Visual Studio 2026, where they both introduce new features and improvements to enhance your developer experience.
Joining the conference is free, and you can mark the schedule on your calendar using the below button.
.NET ConfThe below main events will happen in this conference:
- November 11th (8 AM to 6 PM PST): This is a big day for .NET developers where .NET 10.0 and Visual Studio 2026 will be showcased for new features and improvements, as well as the Code Party that you can win some great prizes.
- November 12th (9 AM to 5 PM PST): This showcases a deep dive into .NET, Azure, and AI.
- November 13th (5 AM to 5 PM PST): This is a community event with speakers around the world.
After the main events, there comes two additional days, which are the Student Zone on November 14th that is a beginner-friendly virtual event where experts teach you how to build awesome projects using C# and .NET, and November 13th to 15th where the community events are held.
There will also be giveaways and digital swags where you receive them with many valuable perks, such as digital goods worth over $5,500, like high-value software licenses and other goodies.
The speakers in this conference event will be (in alphabetical order):
- Allie Barry
- Brady Gaster
- Cathy Sullivan
- Damian Edwards
- David Fowler
- Gaurav Seth
- Maddy Montaquila
- Mads Kristensen
- Maria Naggaga Nakanwagi
- Mike Kistler
- Rachel King
- Safia Abdalla
- Scott Hanselman
Join the .NET Conf for free!
#Net #Net10 #Net100 #NETConf #NETConf2025 #C_ #dotnet #F_ #fsharp #news #Tech #Technology #update #VB
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Get ready for .NET Conf 2025 on November 11th!
As we are approaching to the final release of .NET 10.0, a conference for .NET developers has been finally set to be scheduled for November 11th, and this event lasts three days up to November 13th. This conference talks about what’s new in .NET 10.0 and Visual Studio 2026, where they both introduce new features and improvements to enhance your developer experience.
Joining the conference is free, and you can mark the schedule on your calendar using the below button.
.NET ConfThe below main events will happen in this conference:
- November 11th (8 AM to 6 PM PST): This is a big day for .NET developers where .NET 10.0 and Visual Studio 2026 will be showcased for new features and improvements, as well as the Code Party that you can win some great prizes.
- November 12th (9 AM to 5 PM PST): This showcases a deep dive into .NET, Azure, and AI.
- November 13th (5 AM to 5 PM PST): This is a community event with speakers around the world.
After the main events, there comes two additional days, which are the Student Zone on November 14th that is a beginner-friendly virtual event where experts teach you how to build awesome projects using C# and .NET, and November 13th to 15th where the community events are held.
There will also be giveaways and digital swags where you receive them with many valuable perks, such as digital goods worth over $5,500, like high-value software licenses and other goodies.
The speakers in this conference event will be (in alphabetical order):
- Allie Barry
- Brady Gaster
- Cathy Sullivan
- Damian Edwards
- David Fowler
- Gaurav Seth
- Maddy Montaquila
- Mads Kristensen
- Maria Naggaga Nakanwagi
- Mike Kistler
- Rachel King
- Safia Abdalla
- Scott Hanselman
Join the .NET Conf for free!
#Net #Net10 #Net100 #NETConf #NETConf2025 #C_ #dotnet #F_ #fsharp #news #Tech #Technology #update #VB
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Get ready for .NET Conf 2025 on November 11th!
As we are approaching to the final release of .NET 10.0, a conference for .NET developers has been finally set to be scheduled for November 11th, and this event lasts three days up to November 13th. This conference talks about what’s new in .NET 10.0 and Visual Studio 2026, where they both introduce new features and improvements to enhance your developer experience.
Joining the conference is free, and you can mark the schedule on your calendar using the below button.
.NET ConfThe below main events will happen in this conference:
- November 11th (8 AM to 6 PM PST): This is a big day for .NET developers where .NET 10.0 and Visual Studio 2026 will be showcased for new features and improvements, as well as the Code Party that you can win some great prizes.
- November 12th (9 AM to 5 PM PST): This showcases a deep dive into .NET, Azure, and AI.
- November 13th (5 AM to 5 PM PST): This is a community event with speakers around the world.
After the main events, there comes two additional days, which are the Student Zone on November 14th that is a beginner-friendly virtual event where experts teach you how to build awesome projects using C# and .NET, and November 13th to 15th where the community events are held.
There will also be giveaways and digital swags where you receive them with many valuable perks, such as digital goods worth over $5,500, like high-value software licenses and other goodies.
The speakers in this conference event will be (in alphabetical order):
- Allie Barry
- Brady Gaster
- Cathy Sullivan
- Damian Edwards
- David Fowler
- Gaurav Seth
- Maddy Montaquila
- Mads Kristensen
- Maria Naggaga Nakanwagi
- Mike Kistler
- Rachel King
- Safia Abdalla
- Scott Hanselman
Join the .NET Conf for free!
#Net #Net10 #Net100 #NETConf #NETConf2025 #C_ #dotnet #F_ #fsharp #news #Tech #Technology #update #VB
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Get ready for .NET Conf 2025 on November 11th!
As we are approaching to the final release of .NET 10.0, a conference for .NET developers has been finally set to be scheduled for November 11th, and this event lasts three days up to November 13th. This conference talks about what’s new in .NET 10.0 and Visual Studio 2026, where they both introduce new features and improvements to enhance your developer experience.
Joining the conference is free, and you can mark the schedule on your calendar using the below button.
.NET ConfThe below main events will happen in this conference:
- November 11th (8 AM to 6 PM PST): This is a big day for .NET developers where .NET 10.0 and Visual Studio 2026 will be showcased for new features and improvements, as well as the Code Party that you can win some great prizes.
- November 12th (9 AM to 5 PM PST): This showcases a deep dive into .NET, Azure, and AI.
- November 13th (5 AM to 5 PM PST): This is a community event with speakers around the world.
After the main events, there comes two additional days, which are the Student Zone on November 14th that is a beginner-friendly virtual event where experts teach you how to build awesome projects using C# and .NET, and November 13th to 15th where the community events are held.
There will also be giveaways and digital swags where you receive them with many valuable perks, such as digital goods worth over $5,500, like high-value software licenses and other goodies.
The speakers in this conference event will be (in alphabetical order):
- Allie Barry
- Brady Gaster
- Cathy Sullivan
- Damian Edwards
- David Fowler
- Gaurav Seth
- Maddy Montaquila
- Mads Kristensen
- Maria Naggaga Nakanwagi
- Mike Kistler
- Rachel King
- Safia Abdalla
- Scott Hanselman
Join the .NET Conf for free!
#Net #Net10 #Net100 #NETConf #NETConf2025 #C_ #dotnet #F_ #fsharp #news #Tech #Technology #update #VB
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Get ready for .NET Conf 2025 on November 11th!
As we are approaching to the final release of .NET 10.0, a conference for .NET developers has been finally set to be scheduled for November 11th, and this event lasts three days up to November 13th. This conference talks about what’s new in .NET 10.0 and Visual Studio 2026, where they both introduce new features and improvements to enhance your developer experience.
Joining the conference is free, and you can mark the schedule on your calendar using the below button.
.NET ConfThe below main events will happen in this conference:
- November 11th (8 AM to 6 PM PST): This is a big day for .NET developers where .NET 10.0 and Visual Studio 2026 will be showcased for new features and improvements, as well as the Code Party that you can win some great prizes.
- November 12th (9 AM to 5 PM PST): This showcases a deep dive into .NET, Azure, and AI.
- November 13th (5 AM to 5 PM PST): This is a community event with speakers around the world.
After the main events, there comes two additional days, which are the Student Zone on November 14th that is a beginner-friendly virtual event where experts teach you how to build awesome projects using C# and .NET, and November 13th to 15th where the community events are held.
There will also be giveaways and digital swags where you receive them with many valuable perks, such as digital goods worth over $5,500, like high-value software licenses and other goodies.
The speakers in this conference event will be (in alphabetical order):
- Allie Barry
- Brady Gaster
- Cathy Sullivan
- Damian Edwards
- David Fowler
- Gaurav Seth
- Maddy Montaquila
- Mads Kristensen
- Maria Naggaga Nakanwagi
- Mike Kistler
- Rachel King
- Safia Abdalla
- Scott Hanselman
Join the .NET Conf for free!
#Net #Net10 #Net100 #NETConf #NETConf2025 #C_ #dotnet #F_ #fsharp #news #Tech #Technology #update #VB
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Learn to build a simple Todo list app with the Owl framework. This tutorial covers components, state management, and task filtering. Perfect for both beginners and advanced developers. Follow the guide and enhance your development skills! #OwlFramework
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New Standard for Enterprise AI Data Integration 🌐
🔗 #Anthropic launches Model Context Protocol (#MCP), an #opensource standard enabling seamless connection between #AI systems and enterprise data sources
💻 Local MCP server support added to #Claude Desktop with pre-built connectors for #GitHub, #Slack, #GoogleDrive, #Git, and #Postgres
🤝 Early adopters #Block and #Apollo integrate MCP, while #Zed, #Replit, #Codeium, and #Sourcegraph enhance their development platforms
🛠️ Developers can start testing with existing #Claude for Work accounts, access pre-built MCP servers, and contribute to open-source repositories
🔄 Protocol eliminates need for separate connectors, allowing AI systems to maintain context across different tools and datasets
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New Standard for Enterprise AI Data Integration 🌐
🔗 #Anthropic launches Model Context Protocol (#MCP), an #opensource standard enabling seamless connection between #AI systems and enterprise data sources
💻 Local MCP server support added to #Claude Desktop with pre-built connectors for #GitHub, #Slack, #GoogleDrive, #Git, and #Postgres
🤝 Early adopters #Block and #Apollo integrate MCP, while #Zed, #Replit, #Codeium, and #Sourcegraph enhance their development platforms
🛠️ Developers can start testing with existing #Claude for Work accounts, access pre-built MCP servers, and contribute to open-source repositories
🔄 Protocol eliminates need for separate connectors, allowing AI systems to maintain context across different tools and datasets
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New Standard for Enterprise AI Data Integration 🌐
🔗 #Anthropic launches Model Context Protocol (#MCP), an #opensource standard enabling seamless connection between #AI systems and enterprise data sources
💻 Local MCP server support added to #Claude Desktop with pre-built connectors for #GitHub, #Slack, #GoogleDrive, #Git, and #Postgres
🤝 Early adopters #Block and #Apollo integrate MCP, while #Zed, #Replit, #Codeium, and #Sourcegraph enhance their development platforms
🛠️ Developers can start testing with existing #Claude for Work accounts, access pre-built MCP servers, and contribute to open-source repositories
🔄 Protocol eliminates need for separate connectors, allowing AI systems to maintain context across different tools and datasets
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New Standard for Enterprise AI Data Integration 🌐
🔗 #Anthropic launches Model Context Protocol (#MCP), an #opensource standard enabling seamless connection between #AI systems and enterprise data sources
💻 Local MCP server support added to #Claude Desktop with pre-built connectors for #GitHub, #Slack, #GoogleDrive, #Git, and #Postgres
🤝 Early adopters #Block and #Apollo integrate MCP, while #Zed, #Replit, #Codeium, and #Sourcegraph enhance their development platforms
🛠️ Developers can start testing with existing #Claude for Work accounts, access pre-built MCP servers, and contribute to open-source repositories
🔄 Protocol eliminates need for separate connectors, allowing AI systems to maintain context across different tools and datasets
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New Standard for Enterprise AI Data Integration 🌐
🔗 #Anthropic launches Model Context Protocol (#MCP), an #opensource standard enabling seamless connection between #AI systems and enterprise data sources
💻 Local MCP server support added to #Claude Desktop with pre-built connectors for #GitHub, #Slack, #GoogleDrive, #Git, and #Postgres
🤝 Early adopters #Block and #Apollo integrate MCP, while #Zed, #Replit, #Codeium, and #Sourcegraph enhance their development platforms
🛠️ Developers can start testing with existing #Claude for Work accounts, access pre-built MCP servers, and contribute to open-source repositories
🔄 Protocol eliminates need for separate connectors, allowing AI systems to maintain context across different tools and datasets
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In the early 2000’s Citizen Participation in Bologna Italy was at an all time low. Bureaucratic hurdles made it almost impossible for individuals to instigate civic ideas, with no clear pathways for implementing projects in communities. To address this issue, the city introduced radical new regulations aimed at simplifying and facilitating civic involvement. These changes enabled both citizens and private organizations to form collaboration pacts with the city to enhance public spaces. As well as these pacts, Bologna established innovation and collaboration labs throughout the city. The net result has been a massive boost in citizen engagement, with 100’s of new collaboration pacts being implemented and 10,000’s of people participating in projects. All over Bologna 100’s of public spaces will be improved though these pacts, thanks to the imagination and participation of citizens.
With so many benefits to an initiative like this, WHY IS EVERY CITY NOT DOING THIS? Benefits such as.
- Enhanced Civic Engagement: By involving residents directly in the planning process, the initiative encourages greater participation in civic matters. This helps ensure that the voices of diverse groups within the community are heard and considered.
- Improved Urban Planning: The collaboration between residents, local government, and other stakeholders can lead to more effective and tailored urban planning. Solutions are more likely to address real needs and preferences when developed with direct input from those affected.
- Fostering Innovation: District Labs serve as experimental spaces where new ideas and solutions can be tested. This environment promotes creativity and allows for innovative approaches to local challenges, from infrastructure to social services.
- Community Empowerment: The initiative empowers residents by giving them a direct role in shaping their environment. This can increase community pride, ownership, and responsibility towards local issues.
- Better Resource Allocation: By identifying and addressing the specific needs of different districts, resources can be allocated more effectively. This targeted approach helps ensure that investments are used where they will have the most impact.
- Increased Collaboration: The initiative encourages collaboration between various stakeholders, including local authorities, businesses, and civic organizations. This holistic approach can lead to more comprehensive and sustainable solutions.
- Social Cohesion: Engaging in collaborative projects can strengthen community bonds and foster a sense of unity among residents. Working together on shared goals helps build trust and cooperation within the community.
- Sustainable Development: The focus on local input and experimentation can lead to more sustainable and adaptive development practices. Solutions are more likely to be environmentally and socially sustainable when developed through a participatory process.
The Bologna Civic Imagination Office and District Labs initiative exemplifies how creative and participatory approaches can enhance urban development and community well-being.
In every city on this planet there are residents bursting with creativity and ideas on how to improve their public spaces. These ideas are not going to come to fruition in a “top down” bureaucracy. These ideas will never see the light of day, without a system in place for them gain public attention, discussion and possibly even implementation. In most cities there is just no sytem for this. If you want to improve the public realm then it’s just a trial an error process of contacting politicians, government workers, departments, councillors, journalists… Anyone and everyone in the hope that your idea might get through to “the powers that be.” There are funding grants, there are budget submissions and there are other approaches but no single system designed specifically for Participatory Urbanism, as they have in Bologna.
It was all born from a bench, because a citizen asked for permission to repaint a bench. We realised that in order to give permission to repaint the bench, we had to go through five different sectors of the municipal machinery — five different authorisations. We began to understand that something was not working.”
BOLOGNA MAYOR VIRGINIO MEROLA
I am left wondering, is this the big idea all Urbanists have to get behind? Is this the best way forward to improve the public realm. Should we all be writing to our MP’s, Senators and Councillors, promoting this idea, above all else?
The City of Bologna’s Civic Imagination Office and District Labs have been involved in many notable projects that highlight the initiative’s success in fostering community engagement and urban innovation. Some types of projects that have been instigated include;
- Urban Gardens and Green Spaces: One of the key projects has been the development of urban gardens and green spaces across the city. These projects not only beautify the area but also promote community interaction and sustainable practices. Residents have been involved in designing and maintaining these spaces, enhancing local biodiversity and creating places for social gatherings.
- Public Art Installations: The Civic Imagination Office has supported various public art initiatives that involve local artists and residents. These installations are often created through collaborative efforts and reflect the unique character and culture of different districts in Bologna.
- Community-Made Playgrounds: In several districts, community members have come together to design and build playgrounds for children. These playgrounds are tailored to the needs and preferences of local families, fostering a sense of ownership and pride among residents.
- Neighborhood Revitalization Projects: The District Labs have been instrumental in revitalising neglected or underused areas. Projects include the transformation of vacant lots into vibrant community spaces, as well as the renovation of historic buildings for new uses, such as community centers or co-working spaces.
- Local Food and Market Initiatives: The city has supported projects aimed at enhancing local food systems, including farmers’ markets and community kitchens. These initiatives promote local produce, support small businesses, and encourage healthy eating habits.
- Cultural Festivals and Events: The Civic Imagination Office has helped organize various cultural festivals and events that celebrate Bologna’s diverse communities. These events often involve residents in planning and execution, fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange.
- Participatory Budgeting Projects: The city has implemented participatory budgeting processes where residents can propose and vote on local projects. This approach ensures that community needs and priorities directly influence how public funds are spent.
I think about Melbourne Australia, where I live. I think about urbanism projects I am working on. I think about wonderful people and organisation I am following and am connected with. The Melbourne pollinator corridor – Streets Alive Yarra – YIMBY Melbourne – Melbourne Regen Network – “Friends Of” …. Groups Cycling advocacy Groups… All of these people and orgs would benefit from a Civic Imagination Office where they could present ideas.
There is a lot more to this project than what I talked about above so I encourage everyone to go and do some further research. I’ve attached a few links below but there a ton more stuff out there on t’internet.
Bologna Cities of Service Case Study (This is a great overview)
Bologna, the City with a ‘Civic Imagination Office’
Fondazioneinnovazioneurbana.it
Images are from here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/170557963@N02/albums
So what do we think people, “is this the big idea all Urbanists should get behind?”
Comments below…
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Palm Oil Deforestation and Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes
Short version
A 2023 study published in Nature has found that cutting down rainforest to grow palm oil makes it easier for certain disease-carrying bugs like Aedes albopictus mosquitoes to thrive.
The study looks at how these changes in land use affect the local weather and environment, which in turn makes it easier for the mosquitoes to complete their life cycle.
Specifically, turning forests into palm oil plantations can increase the chances of these mosquitoes growing by about 11%, which drops to around 5% as the palm oil plants mature. This could lead to more frequent outbreaks of diseases carried by these mosquitoes.
Aedes albopictus is known to transmit pathogens and viruses, such as the Yellow Fever, Dengue Fever, Chikungunya fever and Usutu virus. The study suggests careful policy-making and planning is urgently needed to assess how we use land, balancing the need for palm oil farming.
There are strong inherent risks to public health from palm oil agriculture and vector-borne diseases. #Boycottpalmoil
#Research study in @Nature finds #mosquitos carrying Dengue Fever are able to thrive in #palmoil plantations. #Humanhealth should be more important than #greed. Resist and fight back when you #Boycottpalmoil 🌴🪔🔥🤮🤒⛔️#Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect https://palmoildetectives.com/2023/12/30/research-palm-oil-deforestation-makes-conditions-better-for-disease-carrying-aedes-albopictus-mosquitoes/
Share to BlueSky Share to TwitterSaager, E. S., Iwamura, T., Jucker, T., & Murray, K. A. (2023). Deforestation for oil palm increases microclimate suitability for the development of the disease vector Aedes albopictus. Scientific Reports, 13(1), [9514]. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-35452-6
Abstract
A major trade-off of land-use change is the potential for increased risk of infectious diseases, a.o. through impacting disease vector life-cycles. Evaluating the public health implications of land-use conversions requires spatially detailed modelling linking land-use to vector ecology. Here, we estimate the impact of deforestation for oil palm cultivation on the number of life-cycle completions of Aedes albopictus via its impact on local microclimates. We apply a recently developed mechanistic phenology model to a fine-scaled (50-m resolution) microclimate dataset that includes daily temperature, rainfall and evaporation. Results of this combined model indicate that the conversion from lowland rainforest to plantations increases suitability for A. albopictus development by 10.8%, moderated to 4.7% with oil palm growth to maturity. Deforestation followed by typical plantation planting-maturation-clearance-replanting cycles is predicted to create pulses of high development suitability. Our results highlight the need to explore sustainable land-use scenarios that resolve conflicts between agricultural and human health objectives.
Introduction
Agricultural development has an extensive impact on natural and socioeconomic systems worldwide1,2. The globally rising demand in versatile tropical crops, such as oil palm, has led to a rapid increase in agricultural exploitation in developing countries3,4. Although agricultural development can bring important economic benefits, it has well known implications for biodiversity and carbon storage especially in areas where agricultural land directly replaces pristine tropical rainforest5. Currently, however, the measurable health risks of different land-use types remain poorly evaluated and human health impacts are therefore rarely integrated into land-use decision making.
Infectious disease transmission is an important dimension of human health that can be affected by agricultural land-use change. Patz et al.6 proposed that changing landscapes could become ‘unhealthy landscapes’ because of numerous examples of land-use change being linked to infectious disease risks (e.g., Lyme disease, Nipah virus). Since then, numerous studies have linked agricultural land-use change to increased infectious disease incidence7,8,9,10. In a recent meta-analysis, Shah et al.11 found that exposure to agriculture on average almost doubled the risk of being infected by any pathogen, with the highest effect sizes being observed for tropical tree crop monocultures including oil palm (odds ratio (OR) = 3.25) and rubber (OR = 2.27).
One mechanism that could help explain such associations is a change in microclimatic conditions following the change in land cover, which may favour the development of disease vectors12,13. Ectothermic arthropod vectors are highly sensitive to changes in environmental temperature, which govern their metabolic rates and development, and therefore their fitness and population growth rates14,15. In addition, many disease vectors respond to changes in humidity and/or rainfall due to their aquatic life-stages, which require the availability of adequate water bodies for development15,16. The precise effects of climate on population abundance are nevertheless highly vector-specific.
The changes in microclimate associated with deforestation for agricultural expansion offer considerable potential to impact disease vector development. Forest canopies typically buffer against extremes in local temperature and humidity through interception, transformation and storage of solar radiation, leaf transpiration and altered airflow17. Landscapes in transition to tropical tree-based agriculture, such as rubber or oil palm plantations, often encompass a strong gradient in land-use intensity with many differences in vegetation cover, canopy height and community complexity. Both on a relatively small spatial and temporal scale, vegetation in these landscapes can range from 50 + meter high intact or selectively logged tropical rainforest, to clear-cut open land, to 10–20 m full-grown plantation trees, all with varying microclimatic features. Recently, Jucker et al.18 performed high-resolution modelling of microclimate in a transitioning oil palm landscape and showed that deforested areas and oil palm plantations experienced substantially higher daily temperatures and lower relative humidity compared with rainforest areas. Older plantations experienced lower temperatures and higher relative humidity than younger plantations, although they remained warmer and drier than the rainforest areas. Predicting how these microclimate differences might in turn impact mosquito development and thereby, potentially, vector-borne disease (VBD) risks, is essential to be able to direct both large- (i.e. deforestation) and small-scale (i.e. cultivation design) land-use policy decision making.
Multiple field and experimental studies have demonstrated that land-use change can accelerate disease vector development through altering microclimates19,20,21,22. Mechanistic models of vector development could be an important tool to translate these observational findings into predictions across different settings, and, eventually, into land-use policies23. By explicitly incorporating environment-development relationships, they are also useful in evaluating the complex interplay of different environmental variables, such as temperature and humidity. Multiple studies have, for instance, already assessed the complex effects of global climate change on local disease vector development using mechanistic models and have predicted an acceleration of disease vector development resulting in expanding as well as shifting global distributions in the coming decades24,25,26,27,28. Mechanistic modelling studies that incorporate the effects of land-use change are scarcer and are typically limited by lack of adequately fine-scaled datasets that can capture the microclimatic variation attributable to vegetation cover differences29,30.
Here, we extended a recently developed spatially explicit physiological development model for the mosquito Aedes aegypti28 to predict the impact of fine-scaled, tree cover-related changes in microclimate on the number of life cycle completions of the related arboviral disease vector Aedes albopictus. Detailed land-use and microclimate data from Malaysia18 was used to capture the impacts of tropical forest conversion to oil palm plantation on mosquito development at appropriate spatio-temporal scales31. A comprehensive representation of the interactions between microclimates and vector development is provided by evaluating the separate and combined effects of temperature and humidity. We use our results to infer the trajectories of mosquito population growth according to realistic land-use succession scenarios within an oil palm-agricultural landscape. With this study, we aim to determine to what extent a forest-to-plantation transition could enhance mosquito development as a result of changes in local temperature and humidity linked to land-use change. Our results have important implications for evaluating vector-borne disease risks of agricultural expansion.
Conclusions
We predict that microclimate change by deforestation for oil palm, which can occur in a mere months, could increase disease vector development suitability to an extent comparable to decades of global warming. Our model predicts that plantation maturation to higher vegetation cover moderates A. albopictus development rates, although suitability remains increased in lowland plantations compared to original forest areas. These results stress the importance of tropical forest protection and give directions for alternative oil palm plantation systems that minimize public health risks12,28.
Saager, E. S., Iwamura, T., Jucker, T., & Murray, K. A. (2023). Deforestation for oil palm increases microclimate suitability for the development of the disease vector Aedes albopictus. Scientific Reports, 13(1), [9514]. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-35452-6
ENDS
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Tucuxi, small freshwater dolphins of Peru Ecuador Colombia and Brazil are Endangered due to fishing nets, deforestation, mercury poisoning from gold mining.
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3. Supermarket sleuthing: Next time you’re in the supermarket, take photos of products containing palm oil. Share these to social media along with the hashtags to call out the greenwashing and ecocide of the brands who use palm oil. You can also take photos of palm oil free products and congratulate brands when they go palm oil free.
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https://twitter.com/PhillDixon1/status/1749010345555788144?s=20
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4. Take to the streets: Get in touch with Palm Oil Detectives to find out more.
5. Donate: Make a one-off or monthly donation to Palm Oil Detectives as a way of saying thank you and to help pay for ongoing running costs of the website and social media campaigns. Donate here
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Enhance Your Cloud Development Skills at ‘Azure Developers – .NET Aspire Day 2024’
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Enhance Your Cloud Development Skills at ‘Azure Developers – .NET Aspire Day 2024’
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Is IT security a priority in your product development? It should be! 🛡️ Dive deep into the IEC 62443 standard for securing industrial communication networks and ensure your projects are safe and compliant from the ground up.
🚀 **Last Call** to join the iX-Workshop and master the essentials of IEC 62443. Equip your team with the skills to safeguard your innovations in today's digital landscape.
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- The Good #Ally by Nova Reid
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Discover the power of PUT requests in API development with Flask. Learn how to update data, validate input, and handle responses effectively. Enhance your web development skills and create robust APIs. #PUTrequests #APIdev #Flask
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Angular Blog editor Minko Gechev shares what's new on Angular 20. Highlights include newly stabilized APIs, improved debugging tools, a more polished developer experience, and features to enhance generative AI development.
Also, the Angular team has launched an RFC to pick an official mascot for Angular. Isn't that great?
"Announcing Angular v20"
https://blog.angular.dev/announcing-angular-v20-b5c9c06cf301
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Angular Blog editor Minko Gechev shares what's new on Angular 20. Highlights include newly stabilized APIs, improved debugging tools, a more polished developer experience, and features to enhance generative AI development.
Also, the Angular team has launched an RFC to pick an official mascot for Angular. Isn't that great?
"Announcing Angular v20"
https://blog.angular.dev/announcing-angular-v20-b5c9c06cf301
#angular #programming #webdev #frontend #typescript #googleio2025
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Angular Blog editor Minko Gechev shares what's new on Angular 20. Highlights include newly stabilized APIs, improved debugging tools, a more polished developer experience, and features to enhance generative AI development.
Also, the Angular team has launched an RFC to pick an official mascot for Angular. Isn't that great?
"Announcing Angular v20"
https://blog.angular.dev/announcing-angular-v20-b5c9c06cf301
#angular #programming #webdev #frontend #typescript #googleio2025