Domestic violence survivors seek homeless services from a system that often leaves them homeless

Programs and policies to help domestic abuse survivors find safe housing work only if they’re implemented and supported with resources.

Lauren Cattaneo, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, George Mason University • conversation
April 11, 2024 ~10 min

Happier, more connected neighborhoods start right in the front yard

A new study shows how front yards can serve as windows into the inner lives of their residents – and their feelings about their home, neighborhood and city.

Kelly Gregg, Assistant Professor of Urban Planning, University at Buffalo • conversation
April 8, 2024 ~9 min


Wind turbines don’t really affect US property values

"The impact of wind turbines on house prices is much smaller than generally feared," says Maximilian Auffhammer.

UC Berkeley • futurity
March 20, 2024 ~6 min

People stay in disadvantaged neighborhoods for 2 reasons

Many people who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods stay for two reasons: They are stuck for economic reasons, and rooted for social ones.

Amanda Head-Georgia State • futurity
March 14, 2024 ~5 min

Reducing racial health disparities means fixing segregation

A recent study finds strong links between residential segregation and disparities in early death rates from common causes.

Tufts University • futurity
Nov. 29, 2023 ~6 min

What the White House Looks Like for Christmas

VOA Learning English • voa
Nov. 27, 2023 ~4 min

Cleaning up water pollution can nudge housing prices

New findings indicate how housing prices can rise when the government funds remediation of water pollution.

Duke University • futurity
Nov. 15, 2023 ~4 min

Flame retardant chemicals can cause serious health risks – and they only slow fire by a few seconds

Flame retardants were developed to prevent house fires and help save lives. But they come with some serious health risks.

Martin Sharkey, Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher, University of Galway • conversation
Nov. 15, 2023 ~7 min


Are ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidence

Ghosts can be spooky fun, but there’s no evidence they exist.

Barry Markovsky, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Sociology, University of South Carolina • conversation
Oct. 24, 2023 ~8 min

Four environmental red flags to watch out for when buying your new home

Buying a new house can be overwhelming – here’s how to make sure you’re not left with one that guzzles energy.

Alejandro Moreno-Rangel, Lecturer in Building Performance Evaluation and net Zero Design, University of Strathclyde • conversation
Oct. 19, 2023 ~8 min

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