In 1776, American cities weren’t much to behold. They were small, dirty and swept frequently by disease. They were huddled along the East Coast, linked mostly by coastal waterways. Most colonists ...

People often consider evolution to be a process that occurs in nature in the background of human society. But evolution is not separate from human beings. In fact, human cultural practices can ...

From the perspective of complex systems, a new study reveals the universality, specificity, and explanatory power of underlying rules governing urban system evolution. The paper is authored by an ...

Water, the lifeblood of civilizations, has been an integral part of communities throughout history, shaping the very fabric of urban life. In this contest, we want you to explore two fascinating macro ...