The trade-off between microbial functionality and evolutionary flexibility under urbanization
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Migratory bird stopover patterns linked to urbanization and social landscapes
World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision, Key Facts. ESA/P/WP/248 (United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population…
Head of Mental Health Facility in Kemerovo Region Placed on Leave After 9 Patients Die
Authorities in Siberia’s Kemerovo region have launched sweeping inspections at more than a dozen mental health hospitals following…
In Russia’s Coal-Mining Heartland, Healthcare Workers Struggle as Regional Budget Shortfall Delays Salaries
Health workers in Russia’s coal-rich Keremovo region are reporting delayed and reduced salaries as the region grapples with…
Observed evaporative cooling of urban trees and lawns during heatwaves
Perkins, S. E., Alexander, L. & Nairn, J. Increasing frequency, intensity and duration of observed global heatwaves and…
Urban sprawl is associated with reduced access and increased costs of water and sanitation
Liu, J. et al. Water scarcity assessments in the past, present, and future. Earth’s Futur. 5, 545–559 (2017).…
‘Demotivating and Unjust’: In Russia’s Regions, Medical Students Decry New Work Placement Policy
Upon graduating from medical school, Russia’s aspiring medical specialists and surgeons are expected to complete a residency to…
Russian Homebuyers Struggle as Rising Prices Outpace Income Growth
Russian homebuyers are finding it increasingly difficult to save for a mortgage down payment as housing costs rise…
Understanding the potential of urban parks to promote well-being
Data OSM is a globally encompassing geographic information database based on crowdsourced contributions. While accessible through a map…
Urban cooling and energy-saving effects of nature-based solutions across types and scales
Zhang, K. et al. Increased heat risk in wet climate induced by urban humid heat. Nature 617, 738–742…
Russian Regions Face Deepening Budget Crisis as Reserves Run Dry
Russia’s regions are facing a looming fiscal crisis as falling tax revenues and mounting expenses have forced local…