cities

The author of “Auroville: The City Made of Dreams” talks about the difficulties of establishing (and writing about) utopian societies.

A mile-high tower would not just be a new structure, but a new technology.

Virtual reality is more than a trick. It’s a solution to big problems.

Spending time in green spaces seems to yield many health benefits, most of which researchers are only beginning to understand.

The word “learning” opens up space for more people, places, and ideas.

‘Operation Invisibility Cloak’ was a waste: Hamburg would soon be firebombed to bits

Helsinki is the city with the best work-life balance in the world.

An Italian firm has put forward an idea for a green city that would be completely self-sustaining, modern, and green.

Clusters of bot boats may offer cities dynamic solutions to rising waters.

How the half-hour commute and motorised transport changed our cities into huge metropolises.

A new study finds that factors influencing where you’re born continue to affect your earnings throughout life.

Our antipathy toward the natural world is bad. But it’s not too late to change.

Combined with high-capacity public transport, AVs could remove 9 out of every 10 cars in a mid-sized European city.

In cities, people tend to think of parks as dangerous.

Big data is here to save your dinner.

Research finds that only 10% of cities worldwide are affordable.

The sea levels across New York are estimated to rise between 18 and 50 inches by 2100.

Humans blame cats for killing birds, but our buildings are far worse.

Future vacationing could be pretty different.

By 2022, there may be as many as three artificial moons floating above the city of Chengdu.

Want to live in an energy efficient masterpiece? This startup has turned a costly overhaul into an opportunity for investors.