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Looking Back: What Happened In Pearl Harbor?
7th of December 1941 is the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Prior to this, America was opposed…
The Story Behind The Star Spangled Banner
How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry inspired an anthem and made its way to the…
8 Amazing Artificial Arbors Across The World
For years, humans have been making weird trees out of bottles, stoplights, padlocks, and all manner of other…
Why vote for Harris or Trump? A cheat sheet on the candidates’ records, why their supporters like them and why picking one or the other makes sense
If you are still undecided and mulling your pick for president, there are clear differences between Republican presidential…
Does Your City Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas back on October 12, 1492. It is…
What Can Bees Teach Us About Building Better Urban Ecosystems?
Vacant land and urban agriculture are rejuvenating wild bee populations. Bees love cities. What can cities do to…
100 Years Ago, Air Pollution Stained Birds Gray
The dirty feathers of birds in some museum collections are giving scientists clues as to the level of…
How Migration Will Reshape Our World
Arguments rage, but what does immigration really mean for jobs, economies and cultures? The evidence suggests we could…
How To Find Your Real Sister City
People often link Austin, Texas, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, as sister cities. Both are home to anchor universities…
The Top 10 Best US Cities For Entrepreneurs
You might joke that entrepreneurs tend to live at their businesses. The level of dedication – regardless of…
The 20 Most Beautiful Public College Campuses In America
For some people, college is the last time they really have the opportunity to stop, look around, and…
The 10 Best College Towns In The U.S. Year 2016
While the term “college town” may bring to mind solo cup-littered parties and riotous football games, there’s far more to these…
Top 10 Cities in U.S. For Single Moms To Live
Take a look at some the top 10 best places in the United States for single moms to…
Could This Be The Best Cities To Live In The USA?
Livability’s third annual ranking of the best small to mid-sized cities in the U.S. They ranked more than 2,000 cities…
The Top, Best, Quirkiest Flea Markets In The U.S.
Amidst the hodgepodge of rare goods and collectible gems that can be found at flea markets, those with…
THE 33 BEST AND MAGICAL COLLEGE BARS IN AMERICA
Nostalgic for that four-year vacation called ‘college’? Us too, which is why we’re bringing back College Week. Double-sink…
Where Cars Of The Future Must Pass Through First
It’s like a dream world for children obsessed with toy cars—and scientists obsessed with auto inventions. On July…
The Mind Of The City For The Future Of The City
Imagine, says Alberto Hernando de Castro, you are moving to a city. Maybe it’s New York, where hundreds…
How Universities Affect The Urban Fabric Of U.S. Cities
Beyond the rioting gear, police, looting, and violence, the images of the recent demonstrations in Baltimore depict a…
The Science Of Road Rage
Psychologists still don’t fully understand driving-related violence. But technology and improved transit infrastructure offer solutions to minimise it.…
Qualcomm Accelerates An Open, XR Developer Ecosystem With Snapdragon Spaces Milestones
Highlights: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. launches new features for Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developer Platform and strong momentum towards building…
Creating a versatile vaccine to take on Covid-19 in its many guises
Aided by machine learning, scientists are working to develop a vaccine that would be effective against all SARS-CoV-2…
9/11 Did Not Change The World – It Was Already On The Path To Decades Of Conflict
The September 11 attacks in New York and Washington were visceral in their impact. In less than three…
If You’re Serious About Gardening, You Need To Follow These Rules
Gardening is a therapeutic hobby that is growing increasingly popular by the day. However, gardening is not as…
How Did ‘White’ Become A Metaphor For All Things Good?
Shortly after George Floyd’s death, one of my friends texted me that Floyd wasn’t necessarily a bad person,…
Measures To Ensure Sanitation In The Workplace
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many workplaces are implementing measures to ensure a viral outbreak can…
Unexpected Ways To Make Your Home A More Pleasant Place
Home is one of the places where you escape your busy and hectic work routine to recharge and…
10 Misconceptions About The 1918 Flu, The ‘Greatest Pandemic In History’
Pandemic: It’s a scary word. But the world has seen pandemics before, and worse ones, too. Consider the…
How To Make Your Trips Faster Than Ever
Traveling is an exciting experience for most people, but getting to your destination is only half the battle.…
Here’s How Industries Shape Cities And Economies
As data and mobility erase physical constraints, the shape of cities facilitates innovation and growth. By 2050, 68%…
Want To Make A Difference To People’s Lives? Consider A Career In Nursing
There is nothing better in life than having complete and total job satisfaction. It is something that everyone…
Plague Was Around For Millennia Before Epidemics Took Hold – And The Way People Lived Might Be What Protected Them
One of civilization’s most prolific killers shadowed humans for thousands of years without their knowledge. The bacteria Yersinia…
Urban Green Spaces Raise Property Values, Study Finds
Properties are higher in value when they are near green spaces such as gardens and parks than when…
How Did The First World War Start?
The causes of the Great War are still being debated a century on, but time has led to…
4 Ways To Curb Our Addiction To Plastic
Not all plastic is evil, but our world could probably do with a whole lot less of it.…
How New York City Became The Oyster Capital Of The World
For a few brief generations, at least. ONE MILLION: THAT’S ROUGHLY THE number of oysters New Yorkers ate, every…
‘This Waterfront Needs A Highway’: The Huge Mistakes Cities Keep Making
Why don’t cities learn from the mistakes others have made? We list the terrible ideas that keep being…
It’s Time For A New Approach To Travel
When I overcame a flying phobia, I resolved to make up for lost time by visiting as much of…
We Made Plastic. We Depend On It. Now We’re Drowning In It.
The miracle material has made modern life possible. But more than 40 percent of it is used just…
Copenhagen Mastermind Jan Gehl Isn’t Sold On ‘Smart’ Cities
Architect and planner Jan Gehl looks back on how he helped transform Copenhagen into one of the world’s…
Trees Help Cities Save Money – Here’s How
Megacities are on the rise. There are currently 47 such areas around the globe, each housing more than…
San Francisco’s Ships Sailing Underneath The Sea
Beneath the streets of San Francisco’s financial district lie the remains of dozens of sailing ships that once…
19 Fun And Kid-Friendly Christmas Getaways For Your Family
1. May Your Getaways Be Merry & Bright ‘Tis the season when top destinations and family resorts are…
The Benefits And Risk Of Artificial Intelligence
WHAT IS AI? From SIRI to self-driving cars, artificial intelligence (AI) is progressing rapidly. While science fiction often…
5 Ways Technology Will Make Air Travel Better
Airline technology company SITA says passengers should look forward to better flying, thanks to technology. Matthys Serfontein, vice…
The Spectacular Autumn Colours Around The World
It’s the season for mother nature to dazzle us with golds, reds, yellows and oranges … Our readers…
How Maps Became Deadly Innovations in WWI
Advances in weaponry and cartography had deadly repercussions in World War I, which the United States entered 100…
The World’s Greenest City Out Of Dreams, Oil, Pearls, And Sand.
A decade ago Dubai had one of the largest ecological footprints of any city in the world. By…
Women’s Day Tribute: For These Girls, Danger Is a Way of Life
Poverty, violence, and cultural traditions oppress millions of girls around the world, but some are finding hope through…
8 Best Cities To Enjoy City Lights and Holiday Spirit
Let’s just put it this way: Clark Griswold would highly consider moving after seeing these displays. ‘Tis the…