Tech
Hurricane Predictions: Tracking the Impact of New Tech
2017 was a brutal year for Atlantic storms, and 2018 may be just as bad. Here's...
Frontiers
Rocking and Rolling: Mega Marsquakes Shake Up Planetary Science
Earth has earthquakes. Mars has marsquakes! Big ones, at that.
Environmental Tech
Civil Engineers Build Resilience Into Disaster Mitigation Efforts
Learn about the latest civil engineering technology being used to reinforce disaster mitigation efforts for U.S....
Science
The Haiti Earthquake: How Before-and-After Satellite Images Could Improve Disaster Response
Before-and-after satellite images of the latest Haiti earthquake could help improve disaster response, impact assessment and...
Science
Color Me Concerned: The Green Sky Tornado Theory
Is the green sky tornado theory true? Do skies really turn color before powerful and pulverizing...
Environmental Tech
Amazon Forest Fires: Ecological Impact Demands Innovation
Amazon forest fires represent a significant threat to local species and worldwide climate. How can new...
Science
First Recorded Hurricane From Space Pushes Plasma Toward Earth’s Upper Atmosphere
On analyzing weather satellite data from 2014, scientists discovered evidence of a hurricane from space​.
Science
The Gates of Hell Burn Brightly at the Darvaza Gas Crater
Escaping methane has been alight for decades following a drilling rig accident at Turkmenistan's Darvaza gas...
Science
Steamboat Geyser Wakes Up: Is the Yellowstone Supervolcano Next?
Although the recent reawakening of Steamboat Geyser is still a mystery, the increase in activity is...
Science
Climate History Exposed by the Crumbling Batagaika Crater
Crumbling walls and melting permafrost reveal thousands of years of climate history in the Batagaika Crater.
Environmental Tech
Studying Forest Fire Origin for Prevention Strategies
Understanding forest fire origin can help develop strategies to respond, prevent and also mitigate risk, protecting...
Environmental Tech
Wildfire Technologies Putting out Flames
Wildfire technologies help firefighters control wildfires through drone surveillance and imaging, better communication and predictive modeling.
Environmental Tech
Weather Technology To Outpace Storms
Weather technology to outpace storms, gathering satellite and drone data to improve modeling and forecasting for...
Tech
Cognitive Automation: Drones for Disaster Relief
Northrop Grumman engineers are using cognitive automation to make intelligent drones that can help during disaster...