New research published in Nature provides a powerful yet surprisingly simple way to determine the number of visitors to any location in a city.
Social Sciences
May 26, 2021
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Remote work could cut hundreds of millions of tons of carbon emissions from car travel—but at the cost of billions lost in public transit revenues, according to a new study.
Economics & Business
Apr 9, 2024
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The next time you're on a walk, consider stopping by that restaurant you've never been to or the local store you keep meaning to check out. They just might be the key to a vibrant local economy, according to a new study.
Social Sciences
Mar 22, 2024
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Insects and spiders often receive little attention from people, except when we're swatting them away. However, as arthropods—creatures distinguished by a hard exoskeleton and jointed legs— they play an essential role ...
Ecology
Jan 13, 2024
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Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a land change model that simulates interactions between urban growth, increased flooding and how humans adapt in response. The new model could offer a more realistic ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 6, 2023
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Jakarta … San Francisco … Shanghai … Phoenix … Houston.
Archaeology
Jul 24, 2023
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Night-time pollinators such as moths may visit just as many plants as bees, and should also be the focus of conservation and protection efforts, a new study from the University of Sheffield suggests.
Plants & Animals
Jun 4, 2023
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A team of researchers at Aalto University has developed a new tool to help urban planners keep urban developments in line with climate goals. The tool provides a metric that planners can use to improve carbon-neutral planning ...
Environment
May 9, 2023
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As cities gobble up natural spaces, some birds have learned to live alongside skyscrapers, traffic and noise—and large numbers of humans.
Plants & Animals
May 3, 2023
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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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