Climate Change Raises Risk of Disasters Like Nepal Floods
Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s...
‘A Huge Paradox’: Nepal Region Hit by Flood Is Known for Development and Disasters
The region has experienced an economic boom even as natural disasters have repeatedly struck, including a flood that killed more than 160 people on We...
‘A Huge Paradox’: Nepal Region Hit by Flood Known for Development and Disasters
The region has experienced an economic boom even as natural disasters have repeatedly struck, including a flood that killed more than 160 people on We...
‘A Huge Paradox’: Nepal Region Hit by Flood Known for Development and Disasters
The region has experienced an economic boom even as natural disasters have repeatedly struck, including a flood that killed more than 160 people on We...
Cyborg cockroaches with tiny syringes could soon join search and rescue teams in major disasters
Giant burrowing cockroaches with added cameras and medical injectors are being tested as potential ‘first responders’ in earthquakesFollow our Austral...
US chemical tank disasters remain rare despite recent incidents, experts say
Tragedy in Washington and near-miss in California cast in sharp relief the risk of chemical spills and explosionsFor several tense days last week, ten...
Natural disasters can cause another crisis for those recovering from opioid addiction
People recovering from opioid addiction risk relapse when they can't get their medications after natural disasters. A group of doctors is calling for ...
