Tornadoes are officially the scariest natural disaster, according to new research. A survey of 2,500 Americans split evenly by U.S. region found that regardless of where they live, the threat of a ...

How have scientists across Los Angeles used their skills to help their communities recover from the 2025 fires?

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Human activities have been the major driver of climate change since the advent of the Industrial Revolution in the mid-1800s.

Enabling people to take more personal responsibility for their safety can reduce the risks posed by earthquakes and floods.

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Today the science academies of the G7 countries and seven additional academies issued three joint statements to their respective governments to inform discussions during the G7 summit to be held in ...

Smart homes can trap occupants during disasters when electronic locks fail, internet dies, and AI safety systems prevent ...

The “Katrina Declaration and Petition to Congress" calls out reductions to CERT, the National Fire Academy and hazard grants as weakening national disaster readiness ...

Learning about disasters can minimize students' stress and help future generations minimize risks, teachers say.

Writing in Slate, Joel Achenbach says this will be the century of disasters — both natural and technological. In this segment, Achenbach describes what he calls "black swan" events (rare but ...