Seeing the values behind the numbers
In a new book, "Data Action," Associate Professor Sarah Williams issues a call for thinking ethically about data today.Credit: Photo: ...
Tag: Urbanization
SMART researchers design portable device for fast detection of plant stress
Raman leaf-clip sensor would allow rapid diagnosis of nutrition deficiency in plants, enabling farmers to maximise crop yield in a ...
New study findings: militarizing local police does not reduce crime
Credit: Anna Gunderson, LSU New research shows that the militarization of local law enforcement through weapons, armored vehicles, combat attire, ...
Common pipe alloy can form cancer-causing chemical in drinking water
Water disinfectant reacts with chromium in iron pipes to form hexavalent chromiumCredit: Water Chemistry and Technology Lab/UCR Rusted iron pipes ...
Proverbial wolf can’t blow down modern timber high-rises, says UBCO researcher
Tall mass-timber buildings are a safe and sustainable alternative for high-rise constructionCredit: UBC Okanagan With an increasing demand for a ...
NUS engineers invent fast and safe way to store natural gas for useful applications
The team formulated a new cleaner additive mixture to convert natural gas into solid form, for easy transportation, in just ...
New machine learning tool tracks urban traffic congestion
UBER driver data helps track and potentially alleviate urban traffic congestionCredit: (Image courtesy of Arun Sathanur | Pacific Northwest National ...
Story tips: Air taxis, fungi speak, radiation game and climate collab
Credit: Michael B. R. Smith and M. Scott Greenwood/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Transportation - Taking to the skies If ...
Air pollution spikes linked to lower test scores for Salt Lake County third graders
Credit: Mullen at al. (2020) Int. Journal of Enviro Res and Public Health Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), the tiny particles ...
Recycled concrete could be a sustainable way to keep rubble out of landfi
Can even outperform traditional construction, says researcherCredit: UBC Okanagan Results of a new five-year study of recycled concrete show that ...
New discovery by SMART allows early detection of shade avoidance syndrome in plants
Researchers use Raman spectroscopy for early detection of SAS, which can help farmers better monitor plant health and lead to ...
Study finds health trade-offs for wildlife as urbanization expands
Research on tree swallows suggests city living may offer advantages, but not without risksCredit: Joseph Corra, Ohio State University COLUMBUS, ...
UTA partners with NCTCOG to generate energy from food waste found in landfills
Project converts food waste into energyCredit: UT Arlington A University of Texas at Arlington environmental engineering professor is helping the ...
People in developing countries eat less bushmeat as they migrate from rural to urban areas
Credit: Thais Morcatty PRINCETON, N.J.-- People around the world, especially in developing countries in Africa, Asia, and South America, consume ...
‘The global built environment sector must think in new, radical ways, and act quickly’
The construction sector, the real estate industry and city planners must give high priority to the same goal - to ...
Measuring the true cost of conservation
Environmental conservation expert discusses how new research will play a key role in promoting a greener futureCredit: Photo courtesy of ...
A more resistant material against microorganisms is created to restore cultural heritage
Credit: University of Cordoba Solar radiation, rain, humidity and extreme temperatures. Cultural heritage is exposed to an array of external ...
European funding worth millions for Bielefeld computer scientist
Professor Barbara Hammer and three European colleagues receive ERC Synergy GrantCredit: Photo: Bielefeld University/S. Jonek Secure the supply of drinking ...
Social media can guide public pandemic policy: QUT research
Social media analytics now a valuable tool in understanding the thoughts and actions of the public during a pandemicCredit: QUT ...
Urban mobility: Together or against each other
In the new 'Cape Reviso' project, researchers of KIT determine how cyclists and pedestrians feel when they meet in trafficCredit: ...
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