Recent studies show that certain feather pigments can help neutralize toxic pollution. It means darker, duller birds could have a survival advantage.
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Street Artist Documents War in Ukraine, One Stark Mural at a Time
Using ruins as his canvas, Gamlet Zinkivskyi has captured life in wartime Ukraine in dozens of grim, gripping and harshly beautiful paintings. “Broken, but invincible,” read one captioned work.
6 European Cities Where You Can Swim in the Wild
Looking to take a dip in or near a city center? Here are some urban areas that have successfully opened up waterways for swimmers.
Sydney Metro Expands, Opening to Celebrity-Level Fanfare
In a mostly car-dependent country where public transportation in major cities can be best described as “decent,” the expansion felt momentous.
More Cities in Canada Dabble With Pedestrian-Only Streets
The pandemic made willing partners of retailers and restaurants to rethink how streets for cars can be converted into spaces for pedestrians.
Amid Heavy Industry, Canada’s Newest (and Tiniest) National Park
The creation of an urban national park on an unprepossessing parcel of land in the automaking hub of Windsor, Ontario, is also meant to serve as an act of Indigenous reconciliation.
Pakistan Withers Under Deadly Heat and Fears the Coming Rains
Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, endured days of temperatures above 100 Fahrenheit, made worse by power cuts and high humidity.
Amid the Stanley Cup Excitement, Edmonton’s Downtown Struggles
Edmonton’s mayor says that the issues behind homelessness, opioid overdoses and mental health crises cannot be fixed by cities.
The Architect Who Made Singapore’s Public Housing the Envy of the World
With a focus on affordability, community, convenience and light, Liu Thai Ker replaced squalid slums with spacious high-rises. A recent spike in some sale prices, however, has saddened him.
Big, Smoggy Bangkok Gets a Badly Needed Breath of Fresh Air
In the heart of this megacity, an industrial site has been turned into an oasis for residents (and birds, bats and mosquito-eating dragonflies).