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Researchers from Cambridge and Lagos universities are teaming up to tackle one of Africa's most overlooked health threats: extreme urban heat. Over three years, they'll study 10 Lagos neighborhoods to design affordable cooling solutions that could transform life in one of the world's fastest-growing cities.
New research reveals that 92% of studies show city life significantly changes how animals interact, from mating calls to social bonds. Scientists now say urban planning must consider wildlife social needs to protect species long-term.
A new global study reveals a simple solution to urban heat: plant more trees where people take buses and trains. Researchers found wealthy neighborhoods have far more shade, but linking tree planting to public transit could help everyone stay cool.
Urban farms in South and West Dallas are turning vacant lots into thriving food hubs, thanks to years-long partnerships between researchers and local growers. A new study shows how these collaborations are tackling food deserts while creating jobs in underserved communities.
A groundbreaking study of 11,500 neighborhoods across America found that areas with growing undocumented immigrant populations saw property crimes and assaults fall, not rise. The research challenges widespread assumptions and reveals what's really happening in communities nationwide.
Once one of Africa's least urbanized nations, Ethiopia has transformed into a rapidly growing urban powerhouse. Cities that were small trading posts are now bustling centers of industry, innovation, and opportunity for millions.
NASA strapped employees into a virtual reality simulator to study how bumpy air taxi rides affect passenger comfort. The research will help design smoother flights for tomorrow's urban air travel.
A Maryland junior who thought studying abroad was financially impossible just earned a federal scholarship to explore tropical ecosystems in Thailand. For Levi Cavaleri, it's his first trip outside the United States and a doorway to his environmental career dreams.
Saudi Arabia is creating its first ever National Urban Policy, bringing together government, private sector, and UN experts to plan smarter, more sustainable cities. The collaborative process shows how international partnerships can help countries modernize urban planning while keeping local leadership at the center.
A University of West Florida student just became the first from his school to earn one of America's most competitive international scholarships. Younge Dogbe, a U.S. Army veteran studying supply chain logistics, will receive up to $25,000 to study in his birth country while preparing for a career in federal service.
A groundbreaking three-year study in Nigeria proves switching to clean cooking fuels cuts household costs and dramatically improves respiratory health. The research offers a roadmap for millions still cooking with firewood and kerosene.
Vertical gardens on city buildings are creating safe havens for wildlife, with researchers documenting hundreds of creatures including three bird species that built nests in the greenery. The soil-based walls attracted 12 types of pollinators, 19 soil invertebrates, and dozens of urban birds.
Scientists reveal that common lawn daisies provide crucial food for urban bees and butterflies, making those "weeds" in your yard secret heroes for city wildlife. Each cheerful flower is actually a collection of 100 tiny blooms working together as a pollinator buffet.
Ghana's cities are getting dangerously hot as concrete replaces green spaces, but researchers now have a proven cooling solution. Urban trees can drop temperatures by up to 8°C in neighborhoods where heat has become unbearable.
New research shows that simply planting more trees can reduce urban heat by up to 40 percent in American neighborhoods. The solution to deadly heat waves might be growing right outside our windows.
A forest plus birdsong dropped stress scores in half compared to urban noise, and the woodland was human-made. Cities could design mental health into parks without needing wilderness.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed toured eastern Ethiopia's development projects, inspecting a one-million-book library, modern service centers, and green urban corridors that are reshaping how Ethiopians live and work. These infrastructure wins show how the nation is building knowledge hubs and livable cities across the country.
Cities are transforming underused concrete spaces into small "pocket gardens" that cool neighborhoods, absorb stormwater, and reduce noise pollution. These mini oases are proving that a little greenery can solve big urban problems.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks, blocked from release by Trump officials, just made it to publication in a scientific journal. The research shows even one drink per day may increase disease and death risks.
Vietnam and Laos are deepening their cooperation on urban planning and infrastructure, with officials meeting to share strategies that have helped transform Vietnamese cities. The partnership comes as trade between the nations topped $3 billion for the first time.
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