URBAN STUDIES

Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Breathing in Cities: Tiny Particles You Can’t Even See

Cities everywhere have a hidden problem—tiny bits of pollution so small they slip past most filters. These specks, called ultrafine particles, are smaller than a speck of dust and can travel deep into your body. Unlike bigger pollution particles that get studied a lot, these are often ignored becaus

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Nov 13 2025CRIME

Why Do Big Cities Have More Crime? Let's Look at the Numbers

After the death of Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative commentator, social media was flooded with claims that political party membership could predict violent crime rates. One post, shared by Tim Pool, a conservative podcaster, showed a chart comparing violent crime rates in 2023 based on the po

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Nov 26 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Information Habits in Urban and Demographic Studies

Ever wondered how researchers in urban and demographic studies consume information? One way to find out is by looking at what they cite in their work. A recent study did just that, focusing on articles published in the journal "Estudios Demográficos y Urbanos" from 1998 to 2007. These articles were

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