Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 10, 2024
Cave
air
temperatures
in
four
caves
the
European
Alps
show
statistically
significant
warming
trends
of
about
0.2
°C
per
decade
over
last
two
decades
(2000–2020).
These
are
half
as
large
those
observed
outside
and
characterized
by
a
remarkable
spatial
temporal
consistency.
The
investigated
represent
different
types
terms
their
ventilation
regime
one
them
also
hosts
perennial
ice.
Key
observation
sites
located
cave
sections
where
variability
temperature
is
strongly
attenuated
compared
to
conditions
data
from
that
main
results
valid
for
parts
caves.
Continued
will
lead
broad
changes
alpine
environments,
including
strength
direction
flow
caves,
karst
hydrology
subsurface
ecosystems.
has
particular
strong
effect
on
long-term
preservation
ice
present
some
these
This
shown
an
Austrian
Alps,
enhanced
melt
correlates
with
warming.
(and
similar
ones)
not
be
able
hold
beyond
next
decade.
Journal of Fungi,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 145 - 145
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
The
study
of
the
intersection
between
biodiversity
and
biotechnology
has
revealed
a
rich
source
innovations.
Fungi,
with
their
vast
range
morphologies
lifestyles,
thrive
in
various
habitats,
including
caves.
With
impressive
metabolic
characteristics,
they
play
key
role
producing
essential
biotechnological
compounds
for
economic
sectors.
This
paper
aims
to
consolidate
evidence
on
potential
fungi
isolated
from
caves,
highlighting
urgency
conserving
exploring
these
ecosystems.
For
this
purpose,
we
conducted
comprehensive
literature
search
using
scientific
databases
(SciELO,
Medline
Complete,
Medline/PubMed,
Web
Science,
Scopus
(Elsevier),
Google
Scholar).
We
adopted
an
interdisciplinary
approach
by
collecting
information
22
papers
published
2013
2024.
Based
data,
our
survey
broad
potential,
antimicrobial
compounds,
antioxidants,
antitumor
agents,
enzymes,
organic
acids.
emphasize
that
accurately
identifying
depositing
fungal
isolates
reference
collections
are
crucial
reliable
research
effective
industrial
applications,
driving
bioactivity
production
substances
inhibit
pathogens.
Conserving
protecting
cave
environment
is
imperative,
considering
its
continuous
discovery
contribution
advancement.
Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B Molecular and Developmental Evolution,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
ABSTRACT
Cave‐dwelling
animals
thrive
in
isolated
caves
despite
the
pressures
of
darkness,
starvation,
and
reduced
oxygen.
Prior
work
revealed
that
Astyanax
cave‐dwelling
morphs
derived
from
different
cave
localities
express
significantly
higher
levels
blood
hemoglobin
compared
to
surface‐dwelling
fish.
Interestingly,
this
elevation
is
maintained
populations
cavefish,
captive
rearing
normal
oxygen
conditions.
We
capitalized
on
consistent
response
elevated
which
were
geographically
distinct
regions,
determine
if
underpinned
by
expression
same
Hb
genes.
Blood
proteins
are
encoded
a
large
family
(
)
gene
members,
demonstrate
coordinated
patterns,
subject
various
organismal
(e.g.,
period
life
history)
environmental
influences
availability).
Surprisingly,
we
found
showed
mostly
divergent
patterns
expression.
Cavefish
two
localities,
Pachón
Tinaja,
have
more
recent
shared
origin,
show
similar
as
adults.
However,
during
embryonic
phases,
Tinaja
significant
variability
timing
peak
members.
In
sum,
transcriptomic
underpinnings
represents
complex
composite
across
three
cavefish
populations.
conclude
these
differential
likely
influenced
history,
unique
conditions
evolved.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 20, 2025
There
is
growing
evidence
that
human-induced
climate
change
poses
a
major
threat
to
bats.
As
progresses,
we
can
only
hope
mitigate
its
negative
effects
on
bat
populations
by
gaining
more
comprehensive
understanding
of
the
complex
interactions
all
factors
involved.
Drawing
recent
evidence,
largely
from
long-term
field
studies
individually
marked
bats,
discuss
multiple
impacts-positive
and
negative-of
temperate
heterothermic
bats
their
responses
in
situ.
For
example,
there
increasing
warmer
summers
milder
winters
are
leading
changes
seasonal
phenology
which
turn
may
lead
species-specific
demography,
morphology,
physiology,
food
availability,
roost
use.
We
also
highlight
open
research
questions
change.
This
includes
better
data
population
trends
underlying
direct
indirect
climate-related
causes
for
mortality
reproductive
success.
In
order
assess
impacts
information
needed
about
relative
importance
phenotypic
plasticity
evolutionary
adaptation
International Journal of Speleology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(1), P. 63 - 73
Published: June 1, 2024
Precise
measurements
of
airflow
within
caves
are
increasingly
demanded
to
assess
heat
and
mass
transfers
their
impacts
on
the
karst
environment,
including
subsurface
ecosystems,
hydrochemistry
water
secondary
mineral
precipitates.
In
this
study,
we
introduce
a
new,
low-cost
lightweight
device
adapted
monitoring
air
fluxes
in
which
addresses
need
for
reliable
measurements,
low
power
consumption,
durability
affordability.
The
was
calibrated
wind
tunnel,
showing
high
accuracy
precision
device.
Field-related
uncertainties
were
further
investigated
ventilated
cave
determine
effect
local
conditions
inferred
flux.
Comparing
measured
values
with
3-D
velocity
distribution
modelled
surveyed
section
suggests
that
most
estimating
result
from
relative
position
instrument
streamlines
rather
than
Geosciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 87 - 87
Published: March 21, 2024
The
Biospeleological
Station
(BS)
in
Postojna
Cave,
with
a
volume
of
36,000
m3,
has
served
as
an
underground
biological
laboratory
since
1931,
receiving
100,000
visitors
annually.
Historical
cave
micro-climate
monitoring
was
performed
1933
and
1963,
continuous
air
temperature
carbon
dioxide
concentration
at
hourly
intervals
started
2015.
Micro-climatic
data
collected
between
2015
2024
helped
us
to
understand
the
relationship
natural
environment
anthropogenic
impact,
thereby
aiding
expert
recommendations
managers
for
mitigation
micro-climatic
effects.
Results
strongly
support
policy
that,
during
summer,
when
outdoor
temperatures
are
higher
than
cave,
solid
metal
doors
connecting
BS
rest
(Stara
Jama)
should
be
kept
open.
Such
simple
act
helps
decrease
anthropogenically
increased
concentrations,
maintaining
suitable
conditions
exhibition
animals.
Closure
COVID-19
pandemic
(2020–2021)
resulted
lowest
recorded.
visitation
increases
by
1
°C,
highlighting
need
management
strategies
maintain
fauna
exhibition.
