Question Your World: What's Happening to Lakes?
Despite their immeasurable value, lakes are relatively understudied ... until now. What did new research discover about these important bodies of water? The area of global lake surfaces grew, and by a lot!
Question Your World: Can Traffic Pollution Impact Your Brain?
A new study shows pollution’s impacts on the body can happen within just a matter of hours.
Cities and Health: Walking Through the Science
A recently published paper about an innovative community science study explores how walking in different neighborhood designs impacts our wellbeing.
Question Your World: What is a Living Building?
Residential development is a relatively environmentally stressful industry. One eco-conscious solution is the notion of a “living building.”
Science + History: Remembering the Galveston Hurricane of 1900
When it comes to extreme weather, giving communities time to prepare can drastically reduce the impact a storm may have. The 1900 Galveston Hurricane showed just how devastating a lack of forewarning can be.
