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.....»»
Lucid takes Air sedan on 42-city tour to boost sales
Lucid is touring 42 U.S. cities this year to bring its electric Air sedan to mid-sized to large markets where luxury shoppers might know little about the car......»»
Prevalence of transposable elements may provide clues to worldwide mammal biodiversity
An international scientific project that compares the genomes of 240 living species of mammals has identified transposable elements (TEs)—genes that can change their position within a genome, creating or reversing mutations and thus altering a cell.....»»
Human activities have reduced elephant habitat by nearly two-thirds since 1700, dividing population into smaller patches
Despite their iconic status and long association with humans, Asian elephants are one of the most endangered large mammals. Believed to number between 45,000 and 50,000 individuals worldwide, they are at risk throughout Asia due to human activities s.....»»
What Makes a Mammal? 423,000 Newly Identified DNA Regions Guide Our Genes
These elements, dubbed “UNICORNs,” sit close to genes that affect smell, sleep and ways that people and other mammals interact with their surroundings.....»»
Mobility-related data show the pandemic has limited the breadth of places people visit in cities
The COVID-19 pandemic has reduced how often urban residents intersect with people from different income brackets, according to a new study led by MIT researchers......»»
5G surpasses expectations, becomes a global game-changer
5G connectivity has reached a tipping point globally as 5G networks are now active in 47 of the world’s 70 largest economies by GDP, according to Viavi. VIAVI revealed that there are 2,497 cities globally with commercial 5G networks, across 92 coun.....»»
Genomes from 240 mammalian species reveal what makes the human genome unique
Over the past 100 million years, mammals have adapted to nearly every environment on Earth. Scientists with the Zoonomia Project have been cataloging the diversity in mammalian genomes by comparing DNA sequences from 240 species that exist today, fro.....»»
Cambodian leader U-turns on rare dolphin conservation law
Cambodian leader Hun Sen on Thursday cancelled a law he created just two months ago to protect critically endangered Mekong dolphins as the mammals continue to die from illegal fishing activities......»»
Supreme Court won’t hear appeals from fossil fuel firms in climate change lawsuits
Cities and states want their cases heard at the state level, not in the federal courts. (credit: Joe Ravi (CC-BY-SA 3.0)) WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear five appeals from the fossil fuel indust.....»»
Supreme Court won’t hear appeals from fossil fuel cos in climate change lawsuits
Cities and states want their cases heard at the state level, not in the federal courts. The next stop for net neutrality? (credit: Joe Ravi (CC-BY-SA 3.0)) WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear five a.....»»
Analyzing the effectiveness of increasing investment in educational support for children in shrinking Japanese cities
In Japan, many municipalities have suffered from population decline due to low birth rates and an aging population. In 2022, the Japanese population over the age of 65 was 36.21 million, accounting for 28.9% of the total population. In addition, appr.....»»
National Cybersecurity Alliance launches HBCU Scholarship Program
The National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) launched their Historically Black Colleges and Universities Scholarship Program. Established in partnership with One In Tech, an ISACA Foundation, the initiative will provide support to individuals who are cu.....»»
Cool Transportation Hacks Cities Are Using to Fight Climate Change
Through “bike buses,” more pedestrian-friendly streets and electric vehicles, some cities are making strides in decarbonizing transportation.....»»
Nature as a model for greener cities
Swapping concrete and asphalt for trees, ponds and green roofs is an example of how cities can be adapted to cope with heavy rain and climate change. But time is running out. For nature-based solutions to have a global impact, we need to act fast, ac.....»»
This is how a 3-year-old sees a city—and it’s not very pleasant
A new tool helps urban planners see cities from the vantage of a 3-year-old, so they can help make them better. VR95 is new virtual reality experience that transports users to a world many rarely see or consider. It’s not some fantasy land or.....»»
Floods of nutrients from fertilisers and wastewater trash our rivers. Could offsetting help?
The rivers running through the hearts of Australia's major cities and towns are often carrying heavy loads of nutrients and sediments......»»
Cut council tax for green gardeners to help cities tackle climate change, say UK researchers
According to new research from the University of Sheffield, policymakers should offer incentives, such as council tax or water bill discounts, to encourage gardeners to use environmentally sensitive techniques to help combat climate change in cities.....»»
T-Mobile’s 5G is still unmatched — but have speeds plateaued?
Ookla's latest market analysis reveals the fastest carriers, states, and cities across the U.S. — but have we reached the peak?.....»»
Cyclone hits Australia bringing "record-breaking" wind speeds
A severe tropical cyclone lashed northwestern Australia Friday bringing the strongest winds the country has ever recorded, but officials said towns and cities appeared to have escaped the worst of the storm......»»
Researchers discover tiny galaxy with big star power using James Webb telescope
Using first-of-their-kind observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, a University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team looked more than 13 billion years into the past to discover a unique, minuscule galaxy that generated new stars at an extremely.....»»