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Wealthy suburbs create 'luxury effect' for wildlife

Groundbreaking research reveals how affluent neighbourhoods are creating urban oases for plants and animals through the 'luxury effect' - but is this deepening environmental inequality across our cities?

Forget 10,000 Steps: The Real Walking Sweet Spot

Groundbreaking research challenges the famous 10,000-step rule, revealing you can achieve significant health benefits with far fewer daily steps. Discover the optimal walking target for longevity and wellbeing.

French City Shamed by Graffiti Sparking National Debate

The historic city of Nîmes in southern France confronts its urban deterioration crisis after anonymous graffiti declaring 'Nîmes, I am ashamed of you' appears across the city, igniting a nationwide conversation about France's urban decline.

Berlin's goshawk blueprint could transform UK cities

Discover how Berlin's successful urban goshawk conservation strategy provides a revolutionary model for rewilding British cities and restoring these magnificent birds of prey to our urban landscapes.

Kidman & Urban's Daughter Returns to Social Media

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's teenage daughter makes social media comeback as speculation swirls about her famous parents' marriage status. Exclusive insight into the family dynamics.

Salt Bowl Damp Myth Debunked by Scientists

UK households warned that placing bowls of salt on windowsills does nothing to combat condensation and dampness, as experts reveal why this persistent myth persists and what actually works.

Kidman seeks primary custody in Urban divorce

Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman files for primary residential custody of Sunday and Faith Urban while making unique co-parenting requests in Nashville divorce proceedings.

Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban's Rare Day Out with Daughter

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban were spotted enjoying a low-key family day in Sydney with their teenage daughter, Sunday Rose, offering a rare look at their life away from the spotlight.

London's 'Sponge City' Turns Polluted Water Drinkable

Discover how a groundbreaking urban rewilding scheme in London is using natural filtration to clean polluted stormwater, creating ponds clean enough to drink from and offering a blueprint for cities worldwide.

Bangkok's 'Little Godzilla' Lizard Boom Reaches Crisis Point

Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.

South Korea Debunks Viral Alcohol Weight Loss Myth

South Korean health authorities have issued a stark warning against a dangerous viral social media trend claiming that consuming a specific high-alcohol cocktail after a high-fat meal promotes weight loss, debunking it as a serious health risk.

NYC Tree Census Shows 5% Growth in Urban Canopy

A groundbreaking city-wide survey uncovers a 5% surge in New York's street tree population, with Queens leading the growth. Discover the changing face of the urban forest and its impact on climate resilience.

Heart Attack Myth Exposed: The Real Cause Revealed

Groundbreaking research challenges the long-held belief that cholesterol is the primary driver of heart disease. Discover the new scientific consensus on what truly causes heart attacks and how this changes everything we know about prevention.

Photographing the UK's vanishing garage culture

Photographer Philip Butler captures the poignant beauty and social history of Britain's humble garage blocks, a fading icon of 20th-century urban planning, in a stunning new visual archive.

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