These are the most educated Pittsburgh communities — not necessarily the wealthiest
These are the most educated Pittsburgh communities — not necessarily the wealthiest.....»»
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......»»
How to make flood-prone areas in New Jersey more resilient to climate change
For years, Rutgers ecologist Brooke Maslo has studied how to redesign flood-prone landscapes so they can best protect the communities they border from the ravages of swollen brooks and rivers and rising seas......»»
Study proposes new framework to identify keystone microbial species
Microbial communities are thought to contain keystone species, which can disproportionately affect the stability of the communities, even if only present in low abundances. Identifying these keystone species can be challenging, especially in the huma.....»»
Research examines differences in charitable giving among communities of color
New research released today by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy explores charitable giving trends by race and ethnicity—a topic that has not been extensively studied—and looks at declines in participation in giving among.....»»
Inequality hotspot map shows where women in agriculture are hit the hardest by the climate crisis
Threats posed by the climate crisis disproportionally affect certain communities and social groups that are more exposed. People living in low- and middle-income (LMIC) countries are at heightened risk. Within these countries, women typically face hi.....»»
Soil study unearths microbe diversity discovery
Human impacted soils tend to harbor different microbial communities to those areas less affected by human activities, a team of researchers working with Bristol school children have found......»»
Super Mario RPG review: kid-friendly remake dulls cult classic’s edges
Super Mario RPG is a charming ode to one of Mario's most creative adventures, though its not necessarily a better version of it......»»
Benin struggles in battle to halt coastal erosion
Along its Atlantic coast, Benin's government has spent millions of dollars to protect coastal communities from sea erosion. But Doris Alapini can only watch as waves tirelessly eat away at her land and the large seaside restaurant she built......»»
Pacific rainbow+ communities face discrimination, conversion therapy
The need to increase Pacific and Rainbow+ leadership was a major finding in the Manalagi project, the first and largest research of its kind addressing the health and well-being of Aotearoa, New Zealand's Pacific Rainbow+ community......»»
Five takeaways from a sweeping report on climate change in the US
A major U.S. government report published today describes how intensifying climate change is disrupting lives and businesses nationwide, even as communities in every state ramp up their response to the crisis......»»
Analyzing the blood of fish can show us how healthy they are
The Gulf of St. Lawrence is an invaluable resource for Canada. Fish and shellfish fisheries that date to the 16th century have remained an essential source of income for many communities, including those on the North Shore and Gaspésie or the Îles-.....»»
Researchers: Collapse of West Antarctic ice sheet is still preventable—if we act fast to keep future warming in check
Projecting when and how fast the West Antarctic Ice Sheet will lose mass due to current and future global ocean warming—and the likely impact on sea level rise and coastal communities—is a priority for climate science......»»
Malware operators using common attack methods on Discord
Discord users do not necessarily realize the risks they face when using the platform......»»
"Bluewashing": How ecotourism can be used against Indigenous communities
When the notion of "ecotourism" was introduced in the late 1970s, it was intended to be ecologically responsible, promote conservation, benefit local populations and help travelers foster a "reconnection with biocultural diversity." It's now more of.....»»
Yucatán"s underwater caves host diverse microbial communities
With help from an experienced underwater cave-diving team, Northwestern University researchers have constructed the most complete map to date of the microbial communities living in the submerged labyrinths beneath Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula......»»
The best cheap VPNs in November 2023
The best cheap VPNs deals, including popular services like ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark. The best VPNs aren't necessarily the most expensive. Some of the best VPNs are actually really affordable, which is great news for anyone looking to.....»»
Student-made water quality monitor can help isolated communities track safe water sources
A portable water quality monitor created by a team of University of Bath students could help to rapidly detect and map safe water sources for communities around the world......»»
Hands-on: Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro in space ‘black’ (and why I bought it)
I made the trek to the Apple Store in Austin today to pick up a new 14-inch MacBook Pro in space black. I wasn’t necessarily planning on buying it, but the reviews and hands-on videos we saw earlier this week did pique my interest. I’ll have more.....»»
Black women teaching science find ways for incorporating anti-racist practices
Whether teaching about the practices and systems that led to high rates of diabetes in Black communities or discussions about the Flint water crisis, Black female science teachers are finding ways to incorporate anti-racist teaching in their classroo.....»»
Black Americans from well-educated families continue to face educational barriers, finds study
While racial disparities in education have narrowed in the U.S., African American individuals from well-educated backgrounds still find it especially difficult to attain the same high level of education as their parents. A new study points to entrenc.....»»