Expert explains how cities can beat the heat by building better
The United Nations recently declared that the world is now in an "era of global boiling."
Environment
Aug 2, 2023
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New study demonstrates wild sea otters could help generate millions of dollars for local communities
A new study led by researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Middlebury Institute of International Studies' Center for the Blue Economy finds that sea otters attract recreational visitors to Elkhorn Slough, generating ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 7, 2023
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Earth's energy budget is not in balance. Should we be concerned?
A recent report from the World Meteorological Organization about the state of the climate indicates that the global mean temperature in 2022 was 1.15°C above the 1850-1900 (preindustrial reference period) average. Moreover, ...
Environment
May 31, 2023
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How branding can show people's love for a place and also help to highlight local challenges
The I ♥ NY logo was launched in the 1970s when New York City was at its grittiest and most dangerous. Since then graphic designer Milton Glaser's creation has been emblazoned on every kind of souvenir imaginable, not to ...
Social Sciences
Mar 30, 2023
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High expectations, uncertain benefits: Industry 4.0 and corporate sustainability performance
Company representatives expect that digitalization will improve the environmental sustainability of their companies. However, actual experience paints a less positive picture: new technologies have so far largely failed to ...
Economics & Business
Apr 8, 2022
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Neglected species: 'Living fossil' sturgeon on the brink of extinction
Depending on your political affiliation, the words "Sturgeon in peril" may fill you with delight, despair or indifference. For those of us at Fauna & Flora International (FFI), however, this kind of headline is already old ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 23, 2021
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Managing the risk of aggressive dog behavior
Aggressive behaviour in pet dogs is a serious problem for dog owners across the world, with bite injuries representing a serious risk to both people and other dogs. New research by the University of Bristol has explored the ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 17, 2019
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80 percent of Australia's disadvantaged families are not adequately nourished
Two-thirds of disadvantaged families struggle to feed their children a balanced meal because they can't afford to, according to a study led by The University of Western Australia. Of these families, adults had lower food ...
Social Sciences
Jun 7, 2019
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Success for scientists in the academic job market is highly predictable
The number of scientists in training vastly exceeds the number that will successfully land a faculty position at an academic institution. Now, researchers report in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on June 2 that an ...
Other
Jun 2, 2014
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Google touts economic impact in US of ad efforts
Google said Monday its search and advertising operations generated $80 billion for 1.8 million US businesses in 2011.
Business
Jul 2, 2012
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