The growth of bacteria colonies called biofilms is actually a lot like the way human cities grow, researchers have found.

City lizards can handle heat, research finds. "It's kind of like a hidden superpower that only presents itself in the right environment."

Listen as the Ways & Means podcast considers why local news is struggling, why that matters for democracy, and what can be done about it.

When it comes to getting a boost from parks, not all experiences of nature are the same. New research shows wildness is key.

The urban-rural poltiical divide in the United States may go back to where we live, and how many other people we live near, new research shows.

Trees in cities turn green earlier in the year due to the "heat island" effect. That matters for climate change, say researchers, as well as allergies.

In 10 years, urban expansion into undeveloped land will destroy almost 112,000 square miles of natural habitat—an area larger than the United Kingdom.

Certain types of urban planning, with plenty of public transportation and low speed blocks, are best for reducing road injuries.

Despite the benefites in dealing with air pollution, cuts in NOx emissions can lead to a boom in hazardous ultrafine particles, researchers say.

When different kinds of land-use mix—including grassland, forest, urban areas, and bodies of water—the landscape is more productive and stable.