Some colleges are mammals, others are cities
Higher education in the United States spans five orders of magnitude, from the tiny institutions like the 26-person Deep Springs College in the high desert of eastern California to behemoths, like Arizona State University's city-sized 130,000. A new.....»»
These bats use their penis as an "arm" during sex but not for penetration
Mammals usually mate via penetrative sex, but researchers report Nov. 20 in the journal Current Biology that a species of bat, the serotine bat, (Eptesicus serotinus) mates without penetration. This is the first time non-penetrative sex has been docu.....»»
Cities: Skylines 2’s troubled launch, and why simulation games are freaking hard
Elaborate parking booths, Q4 financials, game engines, and the nature of sims. Enlarge (credit: Paradox Interactive) The worst thing about Cities: Skylines 2 is that it was recently released. If this hugely ambitious ci.....»»
New study shows in real-time what helps mammals survive a natural disaster
When Cyclone Idai swept through Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park in May 2019, one of nature's deadliest forces encountered one of the most technologically sophisticated wildlife parks on the planet. Princeton researchers and colleagues from aroun.....»»
Urban planning has long ignored women"s experiences: Five ways we can make our cities safer
Women consistently raise concerns about their safety when moving through their cities and communities......»»
More than meows: How bacteria help cats communicate
Many mammals, from domestic cats and dogs to giant pandas, use scent to communicate with each other. A new study from the University of California, Davis shows how domestic cats send signals to each other using odors derived from families of bacteria.....»»
Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing, researcher says
Year-end debates about 2024 budgets have already begun across Canada, with cities like Waterloo and Ottawa proposing spikes in police budgets......»»
A not so silver lining: Microplastics found in clouds could affect the weather
From the depths of the seas to snow on mountains and even the air above cities, microplastics are turning up increasingly often. Now, in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, researchers have analyzed microplastics in clouds above mountains. Th.....»»
TaskRabbit competitor being tested by Uber in two US cities
A TaskRabbit competitor dubbed Uber Tasks is being tested in two US cities by the ride-sharing company, as it seeks to address slowing revenue growth … more….....»»
Using AI to estimate future water and electricity demands in major cities in light of global warming
A multi-institutional team of industrial engineers has used AI technology to make projections of increased demand for electricity and water due to climate change in major cities across the U.S. In their study, published open access in the journal One.....»»
Q&A: How can cities fight climate change and still stay within legal guardrails?
Many U.S. cities are leading the way in cutting emissions of greenhouse gases, with mandates on more efficient buildings, renewable energy and expansion of mass transit. But often these efforts face hurdles in the form of state and federal laws that.....»»
Amazon expands Fresh grocery delivery for non-Prime members
After launching Fresh grocery deliveries for non-Prime customers in some cities in August, Amazon is now offering the service to non-Prime shoppers nationwide......»»
New analysis finds strong El Niño could bring extra floods this winter
An analysis by NASA's sea level change science team finds that if a strong El Niño develops this winter, cities along the western coasts of the Americas could see an increase in the frequency of high-tide flooding that can swamp roads and spill into.....»»
Sustainable urban development: How do Finnish cities compare?
A University of Helsinki study published in npj Urban Sustainability explores the development of various sustainability indicators in Finnish cities from 2000 to 2018......»»
A comprehensive approach to tackling pollution in Houston and beyond
With its notoriously hot and humid climate and robust industrial environment, Houston is one of the most ozone-polluted cities in the United States. Now, a University of Houston research team is integrating the power of machine learning (ML) with inn.....»»
STEM Career Days boost high school students" career aspirations in STEM fields, study finds
A new study at the University of Missouri—in partnership with Harvard-Smithsonian researchers—shows that when colleges host "STEM Career Days," the students who attend are far more likely to pursue a career in a STEM (Science, Technology, Enginee.....»»
Scientists map loss of groundwater storage around the world
Global water resources are stretched by climate change and human population growth, and farms and cities are increasingly turning to groundwater to fill their needs. Unfortunately, the pumping of groundwater can cause the ground surface above to sink.....»»
As Extreme Heat Increases, Heart Attacks Will Rise
Dangerously hot days are becoming more common. That will trigger heart attacks and strokes in people made vulnerable by age, race, and the layout of cities......»»
Cities: Skylines II beginner’s guide: tips and tricks to get started
The hit city simulator is back and more complex than ever. Cities: Skylines II can be your dream city builder, but you will need some tips to understand it......»»
Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ Mac event includes in-person watch parties in select cities
Apple is holding its “Scary Fast” event focused on new Mac hardware this evening. While there’s no in-person component to this event in Cupertino, Apple is holding watch parties for select influencers and members of the press in New York City a.....»»
Subsistence poaching found to have little impact on biodiversity in the Amazon"s environmental protection areas
The presence of Indigenous communities and traditional river dwellers in extractive reserves located in Legal Amazonia is not a threat to birds and mammals considered subsistence poaching targets, according to a study reported in the journal Biologic.....»»