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......»»
Fungi that causes pine ghost canker detected in southern California trees
Fungal pathogens that cause die-back in grape, avocado, citrus, nut and other crops has found a new host and is infecting conifer trees causing Pine Ghost Canker in urban forest areas of Southern California......»»
Global wildlife contaminated by "forever chemicals"
From pandas to sea lions to tigers, hundreds of wildlife species across the globe are contaminated by potentially harmful "forever chemicals", according to a review of hundreds of peer-reviewed studies......»»
PlayStation VR2’s best launch game isn’t the one you we’re expecting
While Horizon Call of the Mountain is Sony's tentpole PSVR2 launch game, a sequel to a 23-year old PS2 game steals the show......»»
T-Mobile coming to the rescue to bolster 5G coverage across 36 mountain resorts
T-Mobile and Vail Resorts have signed a multi-year deal that will expand the Uncarrier’s 5G coverage and capacity across 36 of Vail’s US resorts. The investment will be valuable for T-Mobile customers and Vail Resorts staff, particularly as the.....»»
What if urban plans gave natural systems the space to recover from the cities built over them?
Our cities have altered their original landscapes so greatly that their natural systems are profoundly compromised. These systems—such as swamps, rivers, creeks, aquifers and bushland corridors—need more space to function properly. Sometimes they.....»»
Urban friction could strengthen landfalling tropical cyclone precipitation
Landfalling tropical cyclones (TCs) can pose substantial threats to densely populated and highly developed cities on the North Pacific and North Atlantic coasts. For example, Hurricane Harvey, which occurred in 2017, impacted Houston in the U.S. with.....»»
U.S. dealership count grew for 2nd year in a row, annual franchise report says
The number of U.S. franchised dealerships rose slightly in 2022, marking the second straight year of increases, according to an Urban Science report......»»
U.S. dealerships grew for 2nd year in a row, annual franchise report says
The number of U.S. franchised dealerships rose slightly in 2022, marking the second straight year of increases, according to an Urban Science report......»»
Tenways CGO800S review: An e-bike made for city life
The Tenways CGO800S e-bike, with its single-gear belt drive and incredibly quiet rear motor, is a nearly perfect bike for urban riders.Tenways CGO800SThere are a lot more versatile e-bike options on the market that can handle a wider range of terrain.....»»
Sheep can benefit urban lawn landscapes and people
Bicycles whirr by, students rush to class, staff and faculty are grabbing lunch or coffee on the go—and sheep graze the grassy knolls among the traffic, bleating every now and then. The grazing is their job......»»
Locating poor air quality in cities
People in big cities breathe bad air. Bad air that consists of particulate matter and other pollutants, which pose health risks to urban citizens. Researchers led by Dr. Martin Ramacher of the Hereon Institute of Coastal Environmental Chemistry, in c.....»»
Gauging the environmental impact of urban farms and gardens
Urban agriculture is rapidly growing in cities across the global north, but without data on its environmental impact, it's all but impossible to craft policies for sustainable urban food production......»»
Urban ponds require attention to ensure biodiversity, shows study
Ponds are important part of urban green-blue infrastructure. They provide city dwellers with many ecosystem services, such as recreation and supporting biodiversity. Recreation, however, may conflict with supporting biodiversity. For example, fish in.....»»
Horizon Call of the Mountain review: PSVR2’s first big outing is a mixed journey
Horizon Call of the Mountain works better as a fancy fitness game than an action-adventure epic......»»
The coastline is at risk from rising seas, and we’re making more of it
Satellite imagery shows how much urban coastlines have changed in 20 years. Enlarge / Aerial view of the exclusive island of luxury hotels and residences of The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (credit: Vicki Jauron,.....»»
Canine distemper now threatens big cats in Nepal
Researchers with the College of Veterinary Medicine have confirmed the first cases of canine distemper virus (CDV), which can cause fatal neurological disease, in tigers and leopards in Nepal......»»
Earlier, higher, smaller: Climate change alters glacial lake outburst floods
In their study published in the journal Nature, researchers characterized more than 1,500 glacial lake outbursts recorded in mountain regions worldwide since 1900 based on water volume, peak discharge, timing and source lake elevation. This enabled t.....»»
Soil restoration may be the key to better health and well-being in urban areas
From China's mega-cities to Australia's sprawling suburbs, scientists are calling for grassroots action to raise awareness about the role of soil biodiversity to promote better human health and well-being......»»
Machine learning techniques identify thousands of new cosmic objects
Scientists of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, India and Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) have identified the nature of thousands of new cosmic objects in X-ray wavelengths using machine learning technique.....»»
Engwe EP-2 Pro review: Taking mountain biking to the next level
The Engwe EP-2 Pro electric bike offers comfort and power, and excels at being a good mountain bike when the engine is off.Electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, have become popular lately — especially in metropolitan areas — because they allow.....»»