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Parasitic midges feed on blood from túngara frogs' nostrils, sometimes transmitting parasites. When there's enough light, however, the tables are turned, and the frogs can feed on the midges instead. Photo by Alex Baugh

Science Dec 10

When these frogs move to cities, they change the way they flirt

By Vicky Stein

Nation Mar 18

Opinion: Sustainable cities need more than parks, cafes and a riverwalk

Gentrification is not the only path for improving urban neighborhoods. A cleanup in Brooklyn and Queens offers another, more inclusive model that scholars have dubbed 'just green enough.'…

By Trina Hamilton and Winifred Curran, The Conversation

Science Dec 07

Column: Trump Tower, the skyscraper and the future of urban development

Trump Tower is loaded with polished metal and stone and clad in reflective glass. Will it stand just for the questionable taste of the one percent, or could it stimulate more creative, sustainable approaches to urban development?…

By Kevin D. Murphy for The Conversation

Economy Jun 29

Column: Forget the white picket fence, the American Dream is in the city

The suburbs still offer a great deal, but there’s a powerful countertrend that is increasingly hard to ignore: a renaissance in cities.

By Vikram Mansharamani

Arts Apr 26

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Artist Theaster Gates turns Chicago’s empty spaces into incubators for culture

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Oct 24

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Why Chinese protesters have resorted to self-immolation over urban construction

Why Chinese protesters have resorted to self-immolation over urban construction…

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Feb 01

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HUD Secretary Donovan: ‘We Need to Do More’ to Help Homeowners

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In ’08 Election, Environment, Resources Top Concerns for Western Voters

Rapid growth in some western states has caused strain on natural resources. Local experts explain how the issues of water, power and land use are playing a role in the 2008 presidential election.

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Rapid Urban Growth Strains Nevada’s Natural Resources

Rapid growth in Las Vegas has caused tension between urban and rural areas about the strain on Nevada's natural resources. The battle over water and energy use has raised debate about the need for conservation and alternative sources of energy.

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