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Humans

Our cities are driving evolution and it's not all bad news

Urbanisation may be overrunning our planet, but in his book Darwin Comes to Town, evolutionary biologist Menno Schilthuizen seeks – and finds – the positives

Culture

Venice may be almost 200 years older than anyone thought

Humans

Venice may be almost 200 years older than anyone thought

News

Destruction in Raqqa, Syria

Technology

Destruction of war-torn Syria brought to London by AI

News

Aerial view of city

Technology

Who will really benefit from the coming smart-city revolution?

Comment

High-rise rescue

Technology

Phone sensors can save lives by revealing what floor you are on

News

Aerial view of a busy junction in a city

Technology

A smart city in China tracks every citizen and yours could too

News

NY cabs in flooded lot

Earth

New York should prepare for 15-metre storm surges by 2300

News

Ordinary red roof tiles against a white sky

Technology

Light-filtering paint cools your home when exposed to hot sun

News

White-footed mouse

Life

New York City mice may be evolving to eat fast food like pizza

News

Cyclist carrying Flow

Technology

A cheap pollution sensor will keep you off the dirtiest roads

This wearable device reveals exposure to the three worst pollutants, linking it with online maps to help you avoid poor air, a bit like a Fitbit for pollution

News

If you want to be a mega philanthropist Jeff Bezos, take note

Comment

Space

Final demands: We explore sci-fi's unworldly money troubles

Culture

Life

Menopause-causing bait is curbing rat populations in New York

News