Swimming in the sweet spot: how marine animals save energy on long journeys
New research shows sea turtles, penguins and whales swim at optimal depths to minimise the energetic cost of travel.
Jan. 30, 2025 • ~5 min
Disaster evacuations can take much longer than people expect − computer simulations could help save lives and avoid chaos
The LA wildfires stand as a reminder that evacuating fast in the face of a disaster isn’t easy, even when you think you’re prepared.
Jan. 28, 2025 • ~8 min
The rise of firefighters-for-hire exposes the inequality of climate-driven disasters
Private firefighters in affluent LA neighbourhoods are a sign of an increasingly privatised response to disasters.
Jan. 21, 2025 • ~7 min
Amid LA fires, neighbors helped each other survive – 60 years of research shows how local heroes are crucial to disaster response
In emergencies, when every minute counts, research shows family, friends and neighbors are often saving lives. These local efforts go uncounted, yet they’re crucial.
Jan. 20, 2025 • ~8 min
Amid LA fires, neighbors helped each other survive – 60 years of research shows local heroes are crucial to disaster response
In emergencies, when every minute counts, research shows family, friends and neighbors are often saving lives. These local efforts go uncounted, yet they’re crucial.
Jan. 20, 2025 • ~8 min
Neighbors and strangers pulled together to help LA fire survivors – 60 years of research shows these unsung heroes are crucial to disaster response
In emergencies, when every minute counts, research shows family, friends and neighbors are often saving lives. These local efforts go uncounted, yet they’re crucial.
Jan. 20, 2025 • ~8 min
A national, nonpartisan study of the Los Angeles fires could improve planning for future disasters
The Los Angeles fires may be the most costly natural disaster in US history. An expert on safety, risk reduction and complex systems calls for a blue-ribbon commission to analyze their causes.
Jan. 15, 2025 • ~12 min
An eye for an eye: People agree about the values of body parts across cultures and eras
People from many different cultures across the globe and across millennia largely agree about which body parts are most valuable – and how much compensation they warrant when injured.
Jan. 10, 2025 • ~11 min
Wildfire smoke inside homes can create health risks that linger for months − tips for cleaning and staying safe
The chemicals emitted when buildings and vehicles burn can find their way into nearby homes. Studies show the health risks can stick around.
Jan. 9, 2025 • ~7 min
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