Can cities make room for woodpeckers?
Researchers are deploying the latest mapping techniques to identify the most important suburban habitat for North America's largest woodpecker......»»
New tool predicts flood risk from hurricanes in a warming climate
Coastal cities and communities will face more frequent major hurricanes with climate change in the coming years. To help prepare coastal cities against future storms, MIT scientists have developed a method to predict how much flooding a coastal commu.....»»
Delhi smog: India"s cities must look beyond their limits to clean up air pollution
Delhi needs the help of its rural neighbors to finally beat its killer smog problem, concludes a review carried out by the University of Surrey and regional government officials in Delhi, India. The work is published in the journal Sustainable Horizo.....»»
Despite legislative progress, accessible cities remain elusive
Amid a complex web of disability civil rights legislation in Canada and the United States, one could easily be lulled into thinking that the work is done. Some of this legislation is now several decades old; more recent additions include accessible d.....»»
Google Glass-wearing surgeon excited by Apple Vision Pro for healthcare
A surgeon who used Google Glass in the operating room is excited by the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, with the mixed-reality headset potentially a great tool for documentation during surgeries.Apple Vision Pro may make its way to the operating room.....»»
Apple plans ‘living room’ atmosphere for Vision Pro demos
More details have emerged about how Apple is expected to present its Vision Pro headset to customers when it lands in stores in less than two weeks' time......»»
Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes
From late June to mid-July of 2021, the Pacific Northwest was scorched under an unprecedented heat dome, shattering temperature records and igniting a wave of concern over climate extremes. As cities like Portland and Seattle, known for their mild su.....»»
200 US cities will fall short of sustainable energy goals despite pledging to transition by 2050, says study
Two-hundred U.S. communities will fail to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050 despite their pledges to do so, according to a new study published in IOP Publishing's journal Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability......»»
Why dancers are better workers, according to research
Breakdancing in the break room might not seem like the best way to get ahead at work, but research shows recreational dance can actually improve productivity performance in the workplace......»»
How rising sea levels will affect our coastal cities and towns
Sea-level rise—along with increasing temperatures—is one of the clearest signals of man-made global warming. Yet exactly how rising water levels affect the coast is often misunderstood......»»
The Geekom Mini IT11 is a great PC for your office and living room
If your home office is a bit short on space, then a small form factor PC is the way to go, and the Geekom Mini IT11 could be a great choice. The post The Geekom Mini IT11 is a great PC for your office and living room appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Thousands of U.S. Cities Could Become Virtual Ghost Towns by 2100
These projected findings about depopulation in U.S. cities are shaped by a multitude of factors, including the decline of industry, lower birth rates and the impacts of climate change.....»»
Ancient Amazon Civilization Developed Unique Form of "Garden Urbanism"
Traces of an ancient civilization that had a unique urban infrastructure with cities set amid fields have been rediscovered in the Amazon.....»»
Archeologists map lost cities in Ecuadorian Amazon, settlements that lasted 1,000 years
Archeologists have uncovered a cluster of lost cities in the Amazon rainforest that was home to at least 10,000 farmers around 2,000 years ago......»»
Compensation can cover for loss of cultural heritage in construction projects, researcher finds
Large construction projects in old cities often involve major interventions in the urban environment. In a new thesis from the University of Gothenburg, two strategies are analyzed for managing the cultural heritage when the excavators roll in: Prese.....»»
Researcher: Healthy cities aren"t a question of boring or exciting buildings but about creating better public space
The US developers of a 300-ft glowing orb, set to be built in the middle of Stratford, east London, and accommodate upwards of 21,500 concert goers, have withdrawn their planning application......»»
Ancient cities provide key datasets for urban planning, policy and predictions in the Anthropocene
Cities play a key role in climate change and biodiversity and are one of the most recognizable features of the Anthropocene. They also accelerate innovation and shape social networks, while perpetuating and intensifying inequalities. Today over half.....»»
The LG Signature OLED T transparent TV needs to be in your living room now
One of the things we look forward to every year at CES would be the new display technologies we get from companies like LG and Samsung. Both of these South Korean tech giants are at the forefront of display tech and this year is no different. At CES.....»»
Ultrahuman Home monitors your environment to keep you healthy
Ultrahuman's Home is a departure from its usual wearable tech, with the new iPhone-connected room sensor able to tell if the area the user spends their time in is a healthy environment.Ultrahuman HomeWearable devices like the Apple Watch offer owners.....»»
MagSafe Monday: ESR Magnetic Wallet provides enough room for cash and cards while doubling as a stand
MagSafe wallets are a great way to simplify what’s on your everyday carry list while keeping a minimal wallet to avoid hurting your back by sitting on a massive wallet. In this week’s MagSafe Monday, I will review the ESR Magnetic Wallet and expl.....»»
Xreal brings spatial computing to a pair of AR glasses
Xreal's Air 2 Ultra AR glasses have spatial computing for hand-tracking and 3D mapping of your room, but that advanced technology isn't cheap......»»