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Land is sinking in some major cities worldwide, including Mexico City and Medan, says research in @natcities.nature.com. Findings could help identify hotspots where action is needed to reduce risks to buildings, infrastructure, & communities: spklr.io/63322EpAZw #Geoscience 🧪

Our October issue is out now! 🍂 From past urban scenes and social media representations of place to urban trees, sponge cities, and air pollution, this issue explores how urban environments shape health and wellbeing. Read the full issue: www.nature.com/natcities/vo...

Join our #UrbanOctober panel discussion on October 28th to explore how #housing conditions, access and affordability influence health and wellbeing. Register: cassyni.com/events/G1u41...

Our September issue is now online! It includes a Focus on technology and urban nature: www.nature.com/collections/... & research on: 💦Stream ecosystems 🎒School choice 🐺Wildlife disease & much more: www.nature.com/natcities/vo...

We are hiring an editor to cover #geochemistry, who will be based in China or India. Please spread the word and reach out if you have any questions about the role of an editor and/or our team!

Our August issue is out now! www.nature.com/natcities/vo... Featuring research on: 🚗Ride-hailing platforms & daily mobility 🏘️Building energy system & data center 🌳Native plant diversity Cover image from Kumar www.nature.com/articles/s44...

What counts as a city? 🏙️Our July issue explores how cities are defined, why measurement choices matter, and how the relationship between urban and rural areas is evolving. 🔗Read the full issue: www.nature.com/natcities/vo...

Our June issue is now live! This issue has a range of content on challenges and opportunities for cities, some current and some ageless. Check out the full issue here: www.nature.com/natcities/vo...

Our May issue is now live! 🔵🟢🏙️ Dive into the latest on urban green & blue spaces—start with our editorial overview www.nature.com/articles/s44... Browse the full issue: www.nature.com/natcities/vo...

Giant map reveals thousands of cities worldwide with successful green policies www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Our April issue is live! 🚀 A range of content in this issue focuses on socioeconomic and spatial segregations. See full content: nature.com/natcities/vo... with Indonesian kampungs on our cover.

New Comment by Zaheer Allam et al. "When the Strait of Hormuz closes, cities pay" argues that targeted social protection and rapid electrification are essential to limit urban vulnerability when shocks disrupt the Strait of Hormuz. 👉https://www.nature.com/articles/s44284-026-00434-y

Our March issue is out now! 🚀 Dive into stories on the seen and unseen infrastructures that shape and sustain our urban spaces and places. Read our editorial for the full overview: www.nature.com/articles/s44... Explore the entire issue here: www.nature.com/natcities/vo...

Our February issue is out and includes a Focus on urban birds! In this month's issue, we feature a Focus on urban birds, which highlights key ecological, historical and social dimensions that shape how bird persist and thrive in cities. www.nature.com/natcities/vo...

Our January issue is now live! This month, we explore how cities seek safety from a range of risks and stresses, including tragic urban fires, the growing burdens of climate change, challenges in urban development, and beyond. www.nature.com/natcities/vo...

Our December issue is now live! This month, we cover urban blue and green spaces, car usage, railway infrastructure, water access, wastewater management, social segregation, climate adaptation and more. www.nature.com/natcities/vo...

Check out Nature Outlook: Cities at nature.com/immersive/ci..., featuring contents from us and others in Nature Portfolio. Explore ideas for building healthier, happier, and more sustainable #cities!

Our November issue is now live! This issue includes a Focus on informal settlements in African cities, featuring local voices and perspectives. Explore the Focus here: www.nature.com/collections/... & much more contents in this issue: www.nature.com/natcities/vo...

Our October issue is now live! Building urban resilience and sustainable futures is at the heart of the new Nature Cities issue - shorturl.at/LV3qU

Our September issue is now live! This issue features a joint Focus with @natclimate.nature.com, highlighting how #cities are emerging as key players in combating #climatechange. Explore the full content here: www.nature.com/collections/... & much more contents in this issue: shorturl.at/s21Dt

Our August issue is now live! This issue demonstrates how moderate doses of greenness provide the greatest psychological benefits, while exploring the ecological networks and equitable access needed for resilient urban health. shorturl.at/opKOi

Our July issue is now live! Explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the way cities operate, evolve, and serve their residents. Cover image from Long et al. www.nature.com/articles/s44... #DgitialEra #UrbanTech #FutureCities #naturecities

Our June issue is out! www.nature.com/natcities/

Our February issue is out and worth the wait (including its Focus on New Directions for Smart Cities)! www.nature.com/natcities/

Our January 2025 issue is live! www.nature.com/natcities/vo...