Study: Cities at Higher Latitudes Benefit More from Urban Vegetation Cooling
Study in Nature Communications examined cooling benefits of urban vegetation in 468 cities to see where parks and greenery benefit residents most.
GIS Software
How to Use Esri File Geodatabases in QGIS
Geography Basics
Nilas: Understanding the Early Stages of Sea Ice Formation
Geography Basics
Role of GIS in Renewable Energy Planning
Maps and Cartography
Learn How to Read a Map
Maps and Cartography
Zoomorphic Maps: Imagining Maps as Animals
Number of “Dees” in a Chickadee’s Alarm Call is Related to the Danger Level of Nearby Predators
The number of “dees” in a chickadee’s alarm call correlates with the size and threat level of the predator.
Tracking Mercury With Dragonflies
Research on mercury levels in dragonfly larvae from 73 U.S. national parks reveals insights into mercury deposition patterns.
How Undular Bores Show Up in the Clouds
Undular bores create distinctive wave-like cloud patterns, such as morning glory clouds, by pushing warm air upward.
Geography of Giant Sequoias
Giant sequoias are one of the longest lived tree species, with the oldest giant sequoia living an estimated 3,400 years.
Urbanization is Shortening the Legs of Western Fence Lizards
Western fence lizards have adapted to manmade surfaces in urban areas by developing shorter limbs and toes.
These Two Countries are Separated by 2.4 Miles and 21 Hours
There exists a geographic point where two of the largest countries in the world are only separated by a 2.4 miles but are 21 hours apart.
Using GIS to Design Child-Friendly Cities
Using GIS, cities can design child-friendly pedestrian pathways that prioritize children’s interests and safety, promoting urban living and sustainability.