Publications by authors named "Dirk V Baker"
Objective: In many low- and middle-income countries, the availability of hearing technology is limited, with few options for hearing aid repairs. Minimising moisture damage to hearing aid electronics improves function and longevity; however, desiccants that absorb moisture from hearing aid components are unavailable in many regions. This study compared the effectiveness of uncooked white rice and seven commercial silica gel desiccants in removing moisture from hearing aids.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHow fragmentation and corridors affect wind dynamics and seed dispersal in open habitats.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
March 2014
Article Synopsis
- Understanding the impact of human-induced changes like habitat loss and climate instability on ecosystems is crucial, particularly how these changes affect the movement of organisms.
- Recent research indicates that while conservation strategies like habitat corridors are known to assist animal movement, their effects on wind-dispersed species have been largely overlooked.
- A combination of models and real-world experiments shows that habitat corridors can alter wind dynamics, enhancing seed dispersal and overall species richness in wind-dispersed plants, highlighting the interconnectedness of habitat structure and ecological diversity.