Plot twist: How giving old graveyards new life as parks can improve our cities
Old graveyards are a forgotten land asset that can find new life as urban parks in crowded cities. As the density of our cities increases, efficient use of urban land becomes paramount. In particular, land for urban parks becomes more important and h.....»»
Study finds American and Canadian universities vary widely in preparing future urban planners for climate change
Urban and community planners have a vital role in preparing their cities for climate change. But are the university programs training them for those careers adequately preparing them for climate change in terms of mitigating, adapting to and being re.....»»
Building green and blue spaces in new communities is crucial for cleaner air, say researchers
With house building a priority for the new UK Government, researchers at the University of Surrey are urging city planners not to forget to build "greening areas" such as parks in new communities......»»
Apple issues fourth developer beta of visionOS 2.2
Apple has distributed its fourth developer beta build of visionOS 2.2, giving the Apple Vision Pro's operating system more testing time ahead of a public release.Mirroring a Mac's display on an Apple Vision ProFollowing the Thanksgiving weekend, Appl.....»»
Seeking a new way of life under the sea—and a world record
There are probably easier ways to set a world record, but Rudiger Koch has found his method 11 meters (36 feet) under the sea......»»
Leading the charge: How regenerative business leadership can improve social, environmental, and economic systems
By restoring ecosystems, empowering communities, and driving sustainable economic growth, regenerative business practices create long-term value. But these shifts demand more than strategic tweaks; they require visionary leadership capable of steerin.....»»
Bird dispersal ability shapes biodiversity patterns on islands worldwide, new study finds
You can know a lot of things about birds just by the shape of their wings. A seafaring albatross, stretching out its sail-like airfoils, lives a very different life from a ground-dwelling antpitta with its long legs and short, stubby wings that it us.....»»
The "donut effect" persists: Major US cities may never again look like they did before the pandemic
What is the shelf life of a freshly baked donut? Two days, tops. But when it comes to an entirely different kind of donut—one that Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom described early in the pandemic when he measured the exodus of people from city cen.....»»
Apple offered Indonesia $10M then $100M, but it now expects $1B within a week
Apple is known for playing hardball when it comes to negotiations, but it seems the Indonesian government is capable of giving as good as it gets. The country banned the sale of the iPhone 16, saying the Cupertino company hadn’t invested enough.....»»
N2WS platform enhancements improve restore time for enterprises and MSPs
N2WS has unveiled new enhancements to its cloud-native backup and disaster recovery (BDR) platform. These updates empower enterprises and managed service providers (MSPs) to address the growing threats of ransomware and other malicious attacks while.....»»
visionOS 2.2 brings three upgrades that truly make Vision Pro a next-gen computer
The Vision Pro is getting close to a year of life, and Apple’s next software update has some big changes in store that could alter usage patterns. Mac Virtual Display, one of the best Vision Pro features, is getting three upgrades in visionOS 2.2 t.....»»
MagSafe Monday: Add these top MagSafe products to your Christmas wishlist
MagSafe gear is usually low-cost enough to make a great gift idea for the Apple user in your life who needs to keep their iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods charged. I’ve tested and used hundreds of MagSafe items over the years, and here are some gre.....»»
Giving coral reefs a fighting chance for survival with coral reef restoration
Scientists are sounding the alarm: coral reef restoration is not a distraction, but a crucial weapon in the battle against climate change and other threats to these vital ecosystems. While some critics question the effectiveness of restoration effort.....»»
Empathy with "sad" bananas compels shoppers to reduce food waste, shows research
Faced with a pile of loose, unsold single bananas, retailers can motivate customers to buy overlooked fruit by giving it emotional appeal, according to new research from the University of Bath's School of Management......»»
Biomolecules under deep Earth conditions help refine primordial soup theory for possible origins of life
A collaborative research team has made significant progress in studying the abiotic synthesis and stability of biomolecules in C-H-O-N fluids under deep Earth conditions......»»
What came first, life or evolution? Self-replicating molecules demonstrate basic principles of Darwinian evolution
We know that Darwinian evolution acts on all forms of life, but does evolution act on non-living materials as well?.....»»
From HR to work/life balance—How working life has (and hasn"t) changed since ancient Rome
While powerful figures tend to take up the most space in our history books, the vast majority of people in the ancient world were regular working class folks, and most people's lives revolved around the daily grind. A new book sheds light on working.....»»
Cheaper housing and better transport? Australia"s new National Urban Policy
Imagine a city where everyone can afford a safe home, reach work or school without long, stressful commutes, and enjoy green parks and clean air......»»
Norway suspends deep-sea mining projects: govt allies
Norway has suspended plans to start giving licenses for deep-sea mining next year that had faced opposition from environment groups and international institutions, a party allied with the center-left government said on Sunday......»»
British iPhone users sent alerts of ‘severe high temperatures’ of 39F
A mistake saw British iPhone users yesterday receive a range of severe weather alerts, one of them citing “severe high temperatures” of 39F (4C). Some of the alerts warned of a “significant threat to life” … more….....»»
Best battery life smartphones of 2024
These are the best battery life smartphones you can buy in 2024. The post Best battery life smartphones of 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. Smartphones help us do a lot of things in our day-to-day lives. They are so powerful that you can.....»»