Scientists are studying urban animals and the diseases they carry, to understand the potential risks to people, pets and the animals themselves.
Tag: Urban Areas
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Why New York City Keeps Flooding
When the city’s drainage network is overwhelmed, “it backs up,” experts said.
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An Invasive Mosquito Threatens Catastrophe in Africa
A malaria-carrying species that thrives in urban areas and resists all insecticides is causing outbreaks in places that have rarely faced the disease.
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San Francisco Residents Tired of City’s Negative Reputation
San Francisco’s national reputation has plunged since the pandemic began, and many residents say they are frustrated by how their beloved city is being viewed.
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Beware Tech Billionaires Building Brand New Cities
The latest effort by tech titans to create their own “technotopia” doesn’t bode well for cities old or new.