"Industrialization has rapidly transformed the world around us—faster than our bodies can adapt,” an evolutionary ...

Mr. Neugebauer has an important ally in Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas and the chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee. Fermi is also seeking low-interest financing from the Energy Department ...

The world is becoming increasingly urban, with cities now home to 45 per cent of the global population of 8.2 billion, according to the World Urbanization Prospects 2025: Summary of Results, released ...

A comprehensive UN report has found that cities and towns are home to 81 per cent of the world’s population, much more than ...

Despite low official inflation, urban Indian residents face rising costs for private education, groceries, and healthcare.

While everyone flocks to Paris, Rome, and Barcelona, locals across Europe quietly enjoy some of the continent’s most ...

The World Urbanization 2025 dataset includes the latest estimates of city, town and rural populations for 237 countries or areas from 1950 to 2025, with projections until 2050. It also provides ...

If there’s an image of Switzerland more recognisable than the heirloom watches, chocolate bars and fondue sets, then it’s the ...

Bern, nestled on a loop of the Aare River, is one of Switzerland’s most historic cities. Its medieval old town, elegant arcades, and timeless design make it an essential stop for lovers of history and ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When summer heat comes to the Arara neighborhood in northern Rio, it lingers, baking the red brick and concrete that make up many of the buildings long after the sun has gone ...

The Westchester County city of Yonkers made the list's top five, which compared more than 180 of the most populated U.S. cities across 41 safety-related metrics ranging from traffic fatalities per ...