Big cats in urban jungle: LA mountain lions, Mumbai leopards
Los Angeles and Mumbai, India, share many superlatives as pinnacles of cinema, fashion, and traffic congestion. But another similarity lurks in the shadows, most often seen at night walking silently on four paws......»»
U.S. opens $2.5B funding program to build EV chargers in urban, rural communities
The discretionary grant program was created by the bipartisan infrastructure law and provides the multibillion-dollar funding over five years to eligible applicants including states, cities, local agencies and tribes......»»
Research reveals how climate change threatens Asia"s water tower
Tibet is known as the "Water Tower of Asia," providing water to about 2 billion people and supporting critical ecosystems in High Mountain Asia and the Tibetan Plateau, where many of the largest Asian river systems originate. This region is also one.....»»
How households adapt to water scarcity: New study
As climate change and population growth make water scarcity increasingly common, a much larger share of the global population will be forced to reckon with the costs of urban water scarcity......»»
Watch these 5 movies and TV shows before they leave Netflix in March
This March, be sure to check out these movies, like Brokeback Mountain, and TV shows, like Arrested Development, before they leave Netflix for good......»»
India: Asia Economic Dialog, Pune
I recently attended a forum in the Indian city of Pune, which lies 160 kilometers southeast of Mumbai......»»
"Pretty Epic" Mountain Snowfall Stuns Californians
A near-record amount of snow in California could ease some water restrictions after years of climate-change-fueled drought.....»»
COVID-19 lockdowns "turned India greener"
India's drastic COVID-19 lockdowns had a silver lining. With polluting industries and vehicular movement halted, urban dwellers were treated to bright, blue skies and views of snow-clad Himalayan peaks, long obscured by thick smog......»»
A mixture of trees purifies urban air best, shows study
Conifers are generally better than broadleaved trees at purifying air from pollutants. But deciduous tree may be better at capturing particle-bound pollution. A new study led by the University of Gothenburg shows that the best trees for air purificat.....»»
Glacial rocks reveal the geology hidden beneath the East Antarctica Ice Sheet
A trove of ancient rocks collected from glacial moraines has literally revealed the deep story of one of the most underexplored environments on the planet—the rocks and mountain belts hidden beneath the East Antarctica Ice Sheet. Before this study,.....»»
The 10 most innovative companies in urban development and real estate in 2023
The theme of the year was creative perseverance. Explore the full 2023 list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, 540 organizations that are reshaping industries and culture. We’ve selected the firms making the biggest impact ac.....»»
Do masks work? It’s a question of physics, biology, and behavior
A recent review from a prominent scientific source has reignited the debate over masks. Enlarge / Asian woman with protective face mask using smartphone while commuting in the urban bridge in city against crowd of people (credit:.....»»
Apple Arcade Guide: What’s available for iPhone, Mac, Apple TV [New: Kimono Cats]
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games. more… The post Apple Arcade Guide: Wh.....»»
Thinking of getting a second cat? Here"s how to make sure your first pet doesn"t feel threatened
Many people choose to live with a cat for companionship. As a social species, companionship is something we often crave. But this cannot necessarily be said of our feline friends. Domestic cats evolved from a largely solitary species, defending their.....»»
Digital technologies to better predict future city environments may be key tool in sustainable urban design
Natural disasters like floods and heat waves demonstrate the real lack of control people have over the environment—although some of those disasters may actually be a consequence of human decisions and carelessness......»»
You Can Turn Your Backyard Into a Biodiversity Hot Spot
New research shows that if done right, urban farms and gardens can support all kinds of species—for the good of people and the environment......»»
Apple suppliers are in a rush to leave China, says AirPods maker
GoerTek says that it is investing $280 million in a new plant in Vietnam, as US buyers are pressing it — and all suppliers — to leave China.Mumbai, India, is one of the sites US firms are pressing suppliers to move toIn.....»»
Gun violence spills into new neighborhoods as gentrification displaces drug crime, according to new study
Gentrification doesn't erase drug crime and gun violence. Instead, research from West Virginia University economist Zachary Porreca shows that when one urban block becomes upwardly mobile, organized criminal activity surges outward to surrounding blo.....»»
Warming and internal nutrient loading together interfere with long-term stability of lake restoration
Urban lakes are ubiquitous worldwide and tend to be highly eutrophic, indicating an increase in the frequency, duration and magnitude of harmful algal blooms as a widespread threat to ecological and human health......»»
You Can Turn Your Backyard Into a Biodiversity Hotspot
New research shows that if done right, urban farms and gardens can support all kinds of species—for the good of people and the environment......»»
Finding the right approach to socializing cats
Whether they are a purring housecat or a prowling neighborhood cat, felines react differently to new experiences depending on how they were socialized. Owners can choose to increase their cat's comfort level in new experiences but should first consid.....»»