Urban Environment

How HVAC Systems Mediate Pollution Indoors

New University of Utah research finds that HVAC systems play a key role in letting—or blocking—outdoor pollution indoors, with wildfire smoke posing the biggest challenge.

The First Urban Pest Was Our Unwanted Roommate

Bed bugs have followed humans since the Ice Age. A new genomic study shows how these pests adapted to our urban lives—evolving with us from caves to cities.

Smart App Helps California Save Water, One Drop at a Time

A smart water-tracking app reduced household water use by 6%, offering a powerful low-cost tool for long-term conservation in drought-stricken California.

Perfume May Smell Good, But It Silences Your Chemical Aura

New research reveals that perfumes and lotions suppress the invisible chemical field your body creates indoors. This discovery reshapes our understanding of personal care and air quality.

The Emotional Blueprint of Urban Life

What if your city could tell leaders how people were feeling in real time? A new AI tool maps urban emotion, offering revolutionary insight into what makes cities not just function—but flourish.

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