Hot cities spell bad news for bees
A new study from North Carolina State University finds that common wild bee species decline as urban temperatures increase.
Ecology
Jun 26, 2017
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Why is it so hot at night in some cities?
During the nighttime, it is hotter in the city than in nearby suburbs or the countryside. But just how much hotter differs between cities. Researchers from the MSE2 (CNRS / MIT) international joint research laboratory and ...
General Physics
Mar 12, 2018
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Large ponds can cool cities, but small ones can make temperatures and pollution worse, finds study
A new study shows that large bodies of water in urban areas can be effective at removing pollutants and heat from cities, but smaller ones can actually make the problem of the "heat island effect" worse.
Environment
Apr 18, 2023
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Extreme heat waves in south and southeast Asia are a sign of things to come
Since April 2024, wide areas of south and southeast Asia, from Pakistan to the Philippines, have experienced prolonged extreme heat. Covering some of the most densely populated regions in the world, the series of heat waves ...
Environment
May 20, 2024
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Decoding the structure and properties of near-infrared reflective pigments
Urban areas without sufficient tree cover are significantly warmer than their surroundings. This "urban heat island" effect mainly results from an absorption of near-infrared (NIR) radiation in sunlight. NIR-reflective pigments ...
Materials Science
Jul 25, 2022
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NASA finds vegetation essential for limiting city warming effects
Cities are well known hot spots - literally. The urban heat island effect has long been observed to raise the temperature of big cities by 1 to 3°C (1.8 to 5.4°F), a rise that is due to the presence of asphalt, concrete, ...
Environment
Aug 25, 2015
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Tokyo crowds revel as cherry blossoms reach full bloom
Tourists and residents packed Tokyo's top cherry blossom spots on Thursday to enjoy the full bloom that has arrived in the Japanese capital later than usual this year because of cold weather.
Ecology
Apr 4, 2024
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Eastern China set for record-hot summers, study says
By 2024, more than half of summers in eastern China will be as hot as in 2013, when the region was hit by a record-busting heatwave and devastating drought, a study said Sunday.
Environment
Oct 12, 2014
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As the mercury rises, the urban heat penalty grows, especially at night
City living has its perks: Live music, museums, trendy cafés and much more.
Earth Sciences
Dec 16, 2021
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Study shows how artificial light affects seasonal rhythms of plants in US cities
A new study led by Iowa State University researchers shows how artificial light has affected the natural seasonal processes of plants in urban regions of the United States.
Plants & Animals
Jun 13, 2022
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