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• New Ecological Framework Abandons Urban-Rural Binary for a Dynamic Three-Dimensional Continuum Model

  Published: Apr 28, 2026

  Section: Research

  Researchers from the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies have proposed a "continuum of urbanity" that integrates urban, rural, and wild features into a single management framework....

• Florida Atlantic University Study Identifies High-Speed Land Use as Primary Driver of US Pedestrian Deaths

  Published: Apr 28, 2026

  Section: Research

  Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have determined that current land use practices, which place essential retail like grocery stores and fast food along high-speed arterial...

• University Of Basel Research Debunks Temperature As Sole Driver Of Global Alpine Treeline Shifts

  Published: Apr 9, 2026

  Section: Environment

  A comprehensive global study reveals that while 42 percent of treelines are moving upslope, a surprising 25 percent are retreating downhill. The findings indicate that treeline pos...

• FBI Issues National Alert Regarding Fraudulent Phishing Campaigns Targeting Active Planning And Zoning Permit Applicants

  Published: Mar 10, 2026

  Section: Science & Tech

  The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has identified a nationwide scheme where cybercriminals impersonate local government officials to solicit fraudulent payments. By le...