Mobiliscope: hour-by-hour population and social mixing in French and Canadian city regions
Mobiliscope uses travel survey data to visually present how the social composition of a city or neighbourhood evolves over the
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Towards a better understanding of natural hazard risk and economic losses in Europe
The ” Science for Disaster Risk Management 2020: acting today, protecting tomorrow “, the second of its series, has been
Read moreSmart glass has a bright future
Light modulation via optical MEMS microshutter and micromirror arrays could provide huge energy savings
Read moreAfrican elephants only occupy a fraction of their potential range
Elephants have plenty of habitat if spared from the ivory trade, new research shows
Read moreNTU Singapore scientists design ‘smart’ device to harvest daylight
Device can be used to illuminate dark, underground spaces in daytime
Read moreSMART study finds ridesharing intensifies urban road congestion
The study conducted across the United States revealed the intensity of road congestion increased by almost 1% while the duration of congestion rose by 4.5%
Read moreLeipizig University joins new DFG Priority Program on the fluvial anthroposphere
Collaboration between Leipzig University, the University of Tübingen and the Technical University of Darmstadt
Read morePsychological interventions can reduce engine idling and improve air quality
New research by the University of Kent has found that using low-cost psychological interventions can reduce vehicle engine idling and in turn improve air quality, especially when there is increased traffic volume at railway level crossings.
Read moreUrban and transport planning linked to 2,000 premature deaths per year in Barcelona and Madrid
Failure to comply with international exposure recommendations for air pollution, noise, heat and access to green space is associated with
Read moreEnvironmental antimicrobial resistance driven by poorly managed urban wastewater
Researchers from Newcastle University, UK, working with colleagues at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) in Thailand and the
Read moreHow AI beats spreadsheets in modelling future volumes for city waste management
Growing cities tend to run out of land for waste management and new landfill sites. Artificial Intelligence can help city
Read moreThe race is on, but cooling industry needs to accelerate net zero efforts
First-ever report shows cooling industry slow to join race to net zero emissions; New tools released to support industry to join the race to zero; Major cooling industry player Johnson Controls reinforces commitment to net zero cooling
Read moreMapping COVID risk in urban areas: a way to keep the economy open
Researchers in India use GIS mapping to identify city neighborhoods at highest risk of a COVID outbreak–helping officials place targeted restrictions to avoid an economic shutdown
Read moreMixed reality gets a machine learning upgrade
Researchers at Osaka University use machine learning to enhance the ability of a mixed-reality mobile viewer to digitally remove obstructions and add greenery, which may improve sustainable architecture and urban planning
Read moreUSC researchers show path to zero-emissions L.A.
Powering Los Angeles entirely with renewable energy can be accomplished without significant disruption to the economy or lifestyles over the
Read moreMajor ‘State of the Planet’ report out in advance of first Nobel Prize Summit
‘This decade must bend the curves on emissions and biodiversity loss’
Read moreWant to improve your health? Head to a national park, and absorb the sounds
Wolves howling, birds singing, rain falling – natural sounds inspire us and connect us to nature. New research by a
Read moreMaking plastics production more energy efficient
New approach to chemical catalysis results in higher yields of propylene using less energy
Read moreNew studies in indigenous languages
Articulating lingual life histories and language ideological assemblages
Read moreGo with the flow: New model helps cities crack bottlenecks, decrease commute times
A world-first ‘flow model’ devised by Australian researchers could drastically slash public transport commuter times during peak periods on some
Read moreStory tips: Urban climate impacts, materials’ dual approach and healing power
Modeling – Urban climate impacts Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have identified a statistical relationship between the growth of
Read moreUnique sensor network for measuring greenhouse gases
MUCCnet: Precision technology allows quantification of urban greenhouse gas emissions
Read moreWE-TRANSFORM: Artificial and collective intelligence for the impact of automation
A European Horizon 2020 project coordinated by Professor Cristina Pronello of the Politecnico di Torino, brings together 34 partners around the world to find concrete solutions to the changing demand for skills in the work
Read moreWorld War II and urbanization leave their mark on Finnish genetics
New analysis details how Finland’s genetic makeup changed throughout the 20th Century
Read moreENLIGHTENme: Exploring the impact of urban lighting on health and wellbeing
While EU cities have worked on improving urban lighting services, this has mostly focussed on efficiency, reducing costs and lowering
Read moreAsian century fades as the region grapples with social, political, and economic headwinds
A new book challenges conventional thinking about Asia
Read moreScoot Over! Study Reveals E-Scooter Use in Washington D.C.
Researchers Build First Model to Track Travel Patterns that Captures Built Environment Variables More Precisely
Read moreThe risk of ADHD may be lower if children grow up in green environments
The results of a new Danish study by researchers from iPSYCH show that the amount of green space surrounding children’s homes has influence for the risk of developing ADHD. The study is so far the largest of its kind.
Read moreToronto’s COVID-19 bike lane expansion boosted access to jobs, retail
A study by University of Toronto Engineering researchers found Toronto’s temporary cycling infrastructure increased low-stress road access to jobs and food stores by between 10 and 20 per cent, and access to parks by 6.3 per cent.
Read moreShowcasing the green construction sites of tomorrow
There hasn’t been much focus on green transition of construction sites, but there’s a lot to be gained; a number of companies and institutions have now joined forces to establish a full-scale demo construction site as it may look in a greener future
Read moreSocial dilemma follows 2018 eruption of Kilauea volcano
The unprecedented cost of the 2018 Kilauea eruption in Hawai’i reflects the intersection of distinct physical and social phenomena: infrequent,
Read moreRevive the map: 4D building reconstruction with machine learning
A research team from Skoltech and FBK (Italy) presented a methodology to derive 4D building models using historical maps and
Read moreImproving road safety to tackle crime
Improving road safety in cities could result in a lower rate of violent crime, according to research from UCL.
Read moreSustainable but smartly: Tackling security and privacy issues in smart agriculture
Scientists discuss the emerging security challenges that come with integrating technology in modern agriculture and suggest measures to tackle them
Read moreTransforming urban systems: Toward sustainability
Synthesis of five frameworks seeks to advance global urban science
Read moreProject examines how to make ‘farm to table’ more sustainable
UTA research into Iowa farming has potential impact for urban and rural areas in Texas
Read moreEffort to understand agricultural nitrogen in U.S. and China receives joint funding
CAMBRIDGE, MD (February 22, 2021)–A collaborative project to identify ways to improve sustainability of nitrogen management in food, water, and
Read moreAn eco-route for heavy-duty vehicles could reduce fuel consumption
Semi-trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for nearly half of road transportation carbon dioxide emissions in Europe, according to
Read moreWhat impact will robots and autonomous systems have on urban ecosystems?
The University of Leeds has coordinated a study with 170 experts from 35 countries, including E.T.S. Agronomic Engineering lecturer Luis
Read moreSelf-healing concrete for regions with high moisture and seismic activity
Preparing regular concrete scientists replaced ordinary water with water concentrate of bacteria Bacillus cohnii, which survived in the pores of
Read moreBook shows how dance can help people reimagine their relationships with environment
Site, Dance and Body book brings together perspectives from site-dance, phenomenology and new materialism
Read moreUS cities segregated not just by where people live, but where they travel daily
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — One thing that decades of social science research has made abundantly clear? Americans in urban
Read moreEnvironmentally friendly behavior is easy — tourists just need a ‘nudge’
Simple cues reduce cognitive strain and provide a nudge — helping tourists to demonstrate environmentally conscious behavior, such as refusing a plastic bag
Read more5G testing center for rapid connectivity to launch at Purdue’s Discovery Park District
The NineTwelve center is the first of its kind in the U.S. to create 5G rapid development for faster, low-cost 5G applications with the potential to transform businesses in one of the most vibrant, innovation-rich communities in the world.
Read moreRadiative cooling and solar heating from one system, no electricity needed
Study describes passive cooling system that aims to help impoverished communities, reduce cooling and heating costs, lower CO2 emissions
Read moreStudy links exposure to nighttime artificial lights with elevated thyroid cancer risk
People living in regions with high levels of outdoor artificial light at night may face a higher risk of developing
Read moreDitching the car for walking or biking just one day a week cuts carbon footprint
Swapping the car for walking, cycling and e-biking even just one day a week makes a significant impact on personal
Read more‘Runway Roadkill’ rapidly increasing at airports across the world, UCC study finds
Study hopes to aid aviation authorities worldwide to protect wildlife and prevent costly damage.
Read moreCivil engineers find link between hospitals and schools key to community resilience
Hospitals’ and schools’ collective recovery must be considered in the wake of a disaster
Read moreUrban agriculture in Chicago does not allow consumers to rely solely on local food
A study of food raised around Chicago has shown that buying local can’t provide all necessary nutrients for area residents, though it could fulfill their needs if some nutrients were supplied as supplements.
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