dandelions and urban heat - Modern Sciences

Modern Sciences is a premier science journal that bridges the gap between science and its application to society.

LATEST STORIES

The greenest building is the one still standing after a disaster

The greenest building is the one still standing after a disaster

Many space missions are searching for life beyond Earth – but are we prepared for the fallout if they succeed?

Many space missions are searching for life beyond Earth – but are we prepared for the fallout if they succeed?

Producing spider silk is a biological feat – scientists are using it to develop materials for drug delivery and wound care

Producing spider silk is a biological feat – scientists are using it to develop materials for drug delivery and wound care

NASA’s new telescope will transform our view of the universe. This is the story of its namesake

NASA’s new telescope will transform our view of the universe. This is the story of its namesake

How dandelions conquered concrete to bring nature back to cities

Read More

4 minute read

Nature

How dandelions conquered concrete to bring nature back to cities

A dandelion in full bloom on the pavement of a busy street in Gothenburg, Sweden. Yannick Woudstra/Stockholm University…

byYannick Woudstra

May 15, 2025