Investigating gender equality in urban cycling
Over recent years not only has cycling proved itself to be an outdoor activity with tremendous health benefits, but it has also presented itself as a useful tool in the quest to find an environmentally friendly method of urban transportation......»»
In the Galapagos, urban finches fare better against vampire fly
Scientists are working hard to thwart a blood-sucking fly that is decimating populations of the charismatic finches that helped Charles Darwin formulate the theory of evolution......»»
Gulls swap natural for urban habitats, machine-learning study finds
A recent study published in Ecological Informatics by a team of University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers has used artificial intelligence to further illuminate a habitat swap among short-billed gulls......»»
Cultivating gender equality could cut corruption, research suggests
A study in the European Journal of International Management has looked at the complex relationship between gender, governance, and corruption in Europe. The research analyzed evidence from 35 European countries between the years 2010 and 2020 to disc.....»»
Investigating the presence of environmental rare earth elements in activated sludge systems
The pandemic has triggered a major increase in the use of medical facilities and drugs, which has exacerbated pollution in wastewater biochemical treatment systems. Pollution from environmental rare earth elements (REE) has increased due to the wides.....»»
Many women still live in poverty, but we can change this
In its recent gender snapshot, the United Nations noted that: "Globally, in 2023, women aged 55 to 59 are more likely to live in extreme poverty than men.".....»»
Investigating the role of "random walks" in particle diffusion
Several recent experiments identify unusual patterns in particle diffusion, hinting at some underlying complexity in the process which physicists have yet to discover. Through new analysis published in The European Physical Journal B, Adrian Pacheco-.....»»
California"s water-saving plan slammed as costly, complicated and unrealistic
In a scathing review, advisors to the state Legislature have found that California's proposed regulations for urban water conservation would be costly, overly complicated and difficult to implement......»»
Pioneering model for urban carbon reduction through urban greening
Researchers have introduced an innovative framework for achieving carbon neutrality in urban areas in an article published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology. The study, which focuses on Wuyishan, a service-oriented city in Southern China, hi.....»»
It takes more than good cycle paths to get people cycling, says researcher
Getting people to cycle isn't just about building more and better cycle lanes, to include more demographics, urban planners need to consider factors other than infrastructure, says a Malmö University researcher......»»
Study highlights barriers preventing bystander help during gender-based violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a public health issue that encompasses acts of violence based on individuals' sex or gender, such as intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual assault, and violence against women, among others. GBV can cause serious physi.....»»
Chameleon AI program classifies objects in satellite images faster
A new AI program can train neural networks using just a handful of images to rapidly characterize in satellite and drone data new objects such as ocean debris, deforestation zones, urban areas and more......»»
Scientists identify first known prehistoric person with Turner syndrome
Studying skeletons could provide further insight into the past's gender variability. Enlarge / The cranium of an individual with mosaic Turner syndrome from an Iron Age site in Somerset, UK. (credit: K. Anastasiadou et al. 2024).....»»
Urban Kenyans mistrust police even more than rural residents do—study sets out why it matters
Across the African continent—from Nigeria and Ghana to South Africa—widespread protests have taken place to demand police reform in the wake of police misconduct and brutality. A continent-wide survey done in 2022 shows very low trust in the poli.....»»
Sociologist explores perceptions of street safety in urban and rural communities
Crime is often perceived as an urban phenomenon whereas rural life is viewed as more bucolic, but Timothy Bryan is testing these ideas......»»
Adalanche: Open-source Active Directory ACL visualizer, explorer
Adalanche provides immediate insights into the permissions of users and groups within an Active Directory. It’s an effective open-source tool for visualizing and investigating potential account, machine, or domain takeovers. Additionally, it he.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Provincial policies on campus sexual violence are inconsistent across Canada, say researchers
Incidents of campus-based sexual violence and gender-based violence are not new. Though, in the past decade, there has been increased awareness and action from campus administrations in response to campus sexual violence......»»
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.....»»
U.S. on track to ‘meet and exceed" goal of 500,000 public EV chargers, official says
White House National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi's remarks came ahead of a Biden administration announcement of $623 million in grants to build EV chargers and alternative fueling infrastructure in certain urban and rural communities across the U.S......»»