"... It sounds like such an incredible fact. “Our own cells are outnumbered by our microbes 10 to 1!” I don’t remember where I first heard it. But I read it in science papers and articles by journalists,... continue reading
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"... It sounds like such an incredible fact. “Our own cells are outnumbered by our microbes 10 to 1!” I don’t remember where I first heard it. But I read it in science papers and articles by journalists,... continue reading
posted by ant“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I... continue reading
posted by Joe MotionYouTube description: In an effort to retain heritage, reduce waste and overcome the challenge of finding sites in urban areas, architects, engineers and developers are breathing new life into existing... continue reading
posted by Aard VarkYouTube description: Berlin is becoming a "Sponge City" designed to tackle two issues - heat and flooding - by imitating nature.
posted by Aard VarkReal Engineering explores the question of why build higher instead of sprawling outward.
posted by RFlaggNot sure how this fits in and not very topical but I found it interesting.
posted by vil 4 years 4 months 1 week ago • 183 views • 10:05Youtube: Modern cities are designed for cars. But the city of Barcelona is testing out an urban design trick that can give cities back to pedestrians.
posted by RedSkyAs urban populations continue to rise, innovators are looking beyond traditional farming as a way to feed everyone while having less impact on our land and water resources. Vertical farming is one solution... continue reading
posted by MordhausThe Interstate Highway System was one of America's most revolutionary infrastructure projects. It also destroyed urban neighborhoods across the nation.
posted by Mordhaus"Our concrete jungles can be hard on wildlife."
posted by PlayhousePalsYouTube: Some scientists say we’re in the midst of Earth’s sixth mass-extinction event, caused entirely by us. But some animals have a knack for surviving in a human-dominated world. What’s their secret?
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