Image of the day: Singaporeโs healing gardensNews
Image of the day: Singaporeโs healing gardens
Singapore, renowned for its visionary urban planning and abundant green spaces, is charting a new course in mental health tourism with its therapeutic gardens. These…
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 20, 2025
Full articleImage of the day: Los Angeles wildfires leave vast scars visible from spaceNews
Image of the day: Los Angeles wildfires leave vast scars visible from space
As of 13 January 2025, three major wildfires have devastated Los Angeles, California, since igniting on 7 January. Strong winds continue to fuel the flames,…
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 13, 2025
Full articleImage of the day: Chemnitz, GermanyNews
Image of the day: Chemnitz, Germany
Chemnitz, Germany, has been named one of the European Capitals of Culture for 2025, a prestigious title awarded by the European Commission to cities across…
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 12, 2025
Full articleImage of the day: Historic Toruล and its ‘cosmic’ legacyNews
Image of the day: Historic Toruล and its ‘cosmic’ legacy
Perched on the banks of the Vistula River in north-central Poland, Toruล boasts a legacy that intertwines history, science, and culture. As one of Polandโs…
Muser NewsDeskJanuary 2, 2025
Full articleImage of the day: Guimarรฃes, the European Green Capital of 2026News
Image of the day: Guimarรฃes, the European Green Capital of 2026
Guimarรฃes, Portugal, has been named the European Green Capital for 2026, reflecting its dedication to sustainability and innovative environmental policies. With over 70% of Europeans…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 8, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: First international airport in Nuuk, GreenlandNews
Image of the day: First international airport in Nuuk, Greenland
The new international airport in Nuuk, Greenland, marks a transformative moment for the Arctic region. Officially opened on 28 November 2024, the airport is set…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2024
Full articleClimate Science Digest: November 22, 2024Science
Climate Science Digest: November 22, 2024
Dynamic thermal niches of northeast Pacific groundfish reveal mixed futures A new study on northeast Pacific groundfish has provided critical insights into how these species…
Muser NewsDeskNovember 23, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: The EU Space Days live in BudapestNews
Image of the day: The EU Space Days live in Budapest
Budapest, Hungaryโs capital and largest city, is situated along the banks of the Danube River, dividing the city into Buda and Pest. The western side,…
SourceNovember 20, 2024
Full articleHow cities can avoid overtourism before it hitsNews
How cities can avoid overtourism before it hits
Kathleen Andereck | Arizona State University in Tempe The best solution is prevention and a sustainable tourism plan goes a long way in managing the…
SourceOctober 6, 2024
Full articleAarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024News
Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024
Aarhus, Denmark, has secured the top position in the 2024 Happy City Index, a global ranking of urban well-being and happiness. This achievement highlights the…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 26, 2024
Full articleLow-income cities will face severe health and infrastructure crises at 3ยฐC warmingScience
Low-income cities will face severe health and infrastructure crises at 3ยฐC warming
As the world continues to warm, urban areas are increasingly at the forefront of the climate crisis. A recent analysis by the World Resources Institute…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024
Full articleCities can curb floodplain development with existing toolsClimate
Cities can curb floodplain development with existing tools
A recent paper published in Oxford Open Climate Change sheds light on an unexpected trend: many U.S. cities are successfully avoiding development in flood-prone areas,…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 19, 2024
Full articleCoastal cities must accelerate adaptation efforts to tackle climate changeClimate
Coastal cities must accelerate adaptation efforts to tackle climate change
Coastal cities, crucial to the global economy and societal functions, are increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, necessitating rapid and comprehensive adaptation measures.…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 28, 2024
Full articleStudy tracks exposure to air pollution through the dayScience
Study tracks exposure to air pollution through the day
Data from the Bronx account for peopleโs daily mobility patterns, reveal demographic disparities in exposure levels. By Peter Dizikes | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute…
SourceJuly 29, 2024
Full articleWater stored under artificial turf could make cities cooler and safer to play inScience
Water stored under artificial turf could make cities cooler and safer to play in
Artificial turf with an integrated subsurface water storage and irrigation system could make sports courts safer and cooler while helping cities with water and flood…
SourceJuly 9, 2024
Full articleCompact cities have lower carbon emissions, but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality ratesScience
Compact cities have lower carbon emissions, but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality rates
A study by ISGlobal analyses 919 European cities and their environmental quality, CO2 emissions and impact on human health. By Barcelona Institute for Global Health…
SourceJuly 4, 2024
Full articleWaterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilienceNews
Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilience
A group of European urban areas bordering seas and rivers is paving the way for climate neutrality by 2030. By Karen McHugh | Horizon, the…
SourceApril 5, 2024
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