Impact of urbanization on shrews: A city full of personalities
While shrews are evasive and rarely seen, these small insectivorous mammals are very abundant. One species, the greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula) is particularly successful: it is expanding in Europe and has been identified as having an.....»»
Pakistan shuts primary schools in Lahore over record pollution
Pakistan's second city of Lahore will close primary schools for a week over record pollution, government authorities said Sunday, to avoid exposing millions of children to smog several times above levels deemed dangerous......»»
Something to sniff at: Lab-engineered receptors illuminate odor detection
A team of researchers led by Duke University, the University of California San Francisco, and the Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope have engineered odorant receptors to reveal the molecular basis of odor discrimination......»»
Scientists detect traces of an ancient Mayan city in southern Mexico using laser-sensor technology
Archaeologists using laser-sensing technology have detected what may be an ancient Mayan city cloaked by jungle in southern Mexico, authorities said Wednesday......»»
30 years ago, New York City went dark and NBC’s Must See TV shined brightly
In 1994, three of NBC's main sitcoms participated in an ambitious crossover featuring a power outage in NYC. Thirty years later, the gimmick still feels fresh......»»
Mexico City’s floating gardens have fed people for hundreds of years. Now they’re threatened
Mexico City’s floating gardens have fed people for hundreds of years. Now they’re threatened.....»»
Air monitor records pollution level in Lahore 40 times above WHO limit
Air pollution in Pakistan's second biggest city Lahore soared on Saturday, around 40 times over the level deemed acceptable by the World Health Organization (WHO), data from IQAir showed......»»
Pollution level in Pakistan megacity hits new high, says official
Air pollution in Pakistan's second biggest city Lahore soared on Saturday, with an official calling it a record high for the smog-choked mega city......»»
This SC city among best, most affordable places in South to retire, Southern Living says
This SC city among best, most affordable places in South to retire, Southern Living says.....»»
Major ski resort announces immediate closure with impact on surrounding area: "We are devastated and shocked"
Major ski resort announces immediate closure with impact on surrounding area: "We are devastated and shocked".....»»
How a PhD Student Discovered a Lost Mayan City From Hundreds of Miles Away
WIRED spoke with the researchers responsible for the discovery of Valeriana, a lost Maya city in the middle of the jungle of Campeche......»»
Air monitor records pollution level in Lahore 80 times above WHO limit
Air pollution in Pakistan's second biggest city Lahore soared on Saturday more than 80 times over the level deemed acceptable by the World Health Organization (WHO), with an official calling it record high......»»
Dystopika is a beautiful cyberpunk city builder without the ugly details
Your only mission in this dark, futuristic city builder? Make cool skylines. Some of my favorite games deny me the thing I think I want most. Elden Ring refuses to provide manag.....»»
Chicago Sports Network wraps up its first month with Bulls and Blackhawks seasons in full swing — but no Comcast deal in sight
Chicago Sports Network wraps up its first month with Bulls and Blackhawks seasons in full swing — but no Comcast deal in sight.....»»
10 of Hallmark’s best Christmas movies are now streaming on Netflix
We’re just hours removed from trick-or-treating and Halloween costume parties, but that hasn’t stopped Netflix from moving full speed ahead to Christmas. On November 1st, … The post 10 of Hallmark’s best Christmas movies are n.....»»
Study reveals the complex impact of state-led urban change on residential communities in Korea
In East Asia, a silent shift is taking place: gentrification. Urban neighborhoods are undergoing huge transformations as once-affordable areas become hotspots for upscale living......»»
Amplifying the impact of marine research imagery with Marimba, an open-source Python framework
It's not always easy to see the big picture when deeply immersed in a project. Innovation often requires stepping back to assess how we can really amplify the impact of our science......»»
Scientists investigate contrail formation to reduce climate impact
From the development of new materials that make airplanes lighter to the exploration of alternative fuels, the aviation industry is making strides toward reducing its carbon footprint......»»
Man Goes Full Dukes Of Hazzard, Jumps Detroit Bridge
Man Goes Full Dukes Of Hazzard, Jumps Detroit Bridge.....»»
The spooky impact of climate change on Halloween
At first glance, you may read that headline and think, "Okay NOAA, how can climate change possibly have an impact on Halloween?" Well, the truth is that it does on quite a few levels. Some are pretty obvious when we stop and think about them......»»
Much Improved Face Unlock Reported for Pixel 11
Remember Soli on the Pixel 4 lineup (pictured above)? Well if you have fond memories, it is now being reported that Google is bringing something similar to the Pixel 11. In a leak from Google’s chip division, which seems to be full of holes lat.....»»