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This cosmic-ray modulation manifests itself most clearly in an 11 -year intensity
variation of cosmic rays, closely correlated to the 11 -year activity cycle of the Sun
. Cosmic-ray intensity is high in the years of low solar activity, because the solar ...
This cosmic-ray modulation manifests itself most clearly in an 11 -year intensity
variation of cosmic rays, closely correlated to the 11 -year activity cycle of the Sun
. Cosmic-ray intensity is high in the years of low solar activity, because the solar ...
Page 962
Even this increased activity during the shorter summer season, however, does
not compensate for the latitude. Growth and development slow to such a point
that sexual maturity is delayed, and the reproductive period requires two years
rather ...
Even this increased activity during the shorter summer season, however, does
not compensate for the latitude. Growth and development slow to such a point
that sexual maturity is delayed, and the reproductive period requires two years
rather ...
Page 965
adrenal glands, it appears that a minimal adrenal activity is also necessary for
hiberation and survival. Impor- The importance of timing in the annual rhythm of
ac- tance of tivity and dormancy can be demonstrated: when hiber- timing nators
...
adrenal glands, it appears that a minimal adrenal activity is also necessary for
hiberation and survival. Impor- The importance of timing in the annual rhythm of
ac- tance of tivity and dormancy can be demonstrated: when hiber- timing nators
...
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