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 Hawks Have Figured Out How to See the Bat in the Swarm
New research shows that birds of prey attempting to grab a bat from a roiling mass of the flying mammals have developed a way to cope with the confusion......»»
A broader definition of learning could help stimulate interdisciplinary research
We often conceive of learning through the lens of cramming for an exam or teaching a dog to sit, but humans and other mammals aren't the only entities capable of adapting to their environment—schools of fish, robots, and even our genes can learn ne.....»»
Engaging the unengaged: Exploring citizen participation in nature-based solutions in China
Pressing unsolved environmental issues such as super-storms, floods, droughts, and heatwaves have become a critical challenge in many Chinese cities, such as Beijing and Guangzhou......»»
Could an underwater microphone in Pacific Ocean hold the key to protecting whales?
Sitting 280 feet below water on the floor of the Pacific Ocean just 26 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge, a credit-card-sized underwater microphone represents the latest attempt to keep Earth's largest mammals safe from human-caused destruction......»»
New Zealand farmers protest livestock "burp and fart" tax
Farmers quit their fields and hit the streets of New Zealand's cities Thursday in countrywide protests against plans to tax greenhouse emissions from farm animals......»»
South Africa"s biggest cities are out of water, but the dams are full: What"s gone wrong?
South Africa's major cities in the Gauteng Province—the country's economic heartland—are experiencing major water shortages. In Johannesburg and Tshwane taps have run dry, with numerous areas experiencing intermittent supply while some areas have.....»»
Light rail stations could form the basis of a polycentric Montreal with the right planning, according to new research
As municipal planning and design shifts away from the sprawling, car-centric model that dominated much of the 20th century, developers and local governments can disagree over how to grow cities sustainably. Transit-oriented development (TOD), which p.....»»
Cleaner wastewater makes for healthier rivers
Have you ever thought about where your waste goes? For people living in cities, it goes to a treatment plant. However, treated wastewater ultimately finds its way into a local waterway. This means it could end up in your nearby stream, river, or lake.....»»
If cities don"t want homeless encampments they should help people, not punish them
This summer, homeless encampments in cities such as Vancouver and Los Angeles and others were dismantled......»»
Beyond humans—mammal combat in extreme environs
A new study from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Colorado State University, and the National Park Service indicates previously unknown high altitude contests between two of America's most sensational mammals—mountain goats and bighorn shee.....»»
How colleges and universities can get innovation wrong (and how they can get it right)
As Canada begins to understand and navigate the global post-pandemic landscape, our country's ability to innovate will be an important success factor in its recovery. The pandemic saw massive strides made in innovation. This forward momentum provides.....»»
Wildfire Smoke May Carry Deadly Fungi Long Distances
Pathogens in soil are a danger to firefighters, but smoke may transport spores that cause valley fever and other infections into cities too......»»
Cities Need More Native Bees—Lots and Lots of Them
These pollinators can help urban gardens grow. That will be critical for cooling cities as the planet warms......»»
Who is ready for a fleet of cubesats flying over cities, displaying ads?
"Space advertising turns out to have a potential for commercial viability." Artist’s impression of a space ad seen from the Skoltech campus. (credit: Shamil Biktimirov/Skoltech) On Wednesday the public relations department o.....»»
Are sponge cities a solution to growing urban flooding problems?
So-called sponge cities use green roofs, rain gardens, wetlands, and other nature-based measures to absorb, retain, and purify excessive stormwater. A perspective published in WIREs Water discusses the potential of such initiatives to address floodin.....»»
Walkable cities lead to healthier residents
Higher density neighborhoods can help create vibrancy and lead to benefits for the environment and public health, argues a University of Canterbury academic......»»
US Cities Are Recycling Trees and Poop to Make Compost
Wood and biosolids from water treatment plants can be used to improve the soil—and keep remaining trees healthy......»»
A kung-fu kick led researchers to the world"s oldest complete fish fossils. Here"s what they found
Some of the world's most significant fossil discoveries have come from China. These include amazing feathered dinosaurs, the earliest modern mammals, and some of the oldest-known animals on Earth......»»
The night is full of animal life, but scientists know very little about it
Human disturbance is rapidly changing the nature of the nocturnal world. Intensive farming, suburban spread, artificially lit cities, and continuously busy road systems mean daytime species are becoming increasingly active throughout the night. Ecolo.....»»
Our cities are warming and urban greenery could help
Cities worldwide are warming by 0.5 °C on average per decade—29% faster than in rural areas—according to an article published online in Communications Earth & Environment. The findings suggest that climate change and urban expansion are accelera.....»»