Passengers narrowly escape disaster as plane’s tires burst during takeoff, shattering window
Passengers narrowly escape disaster as plane’s tires burst during takeoff, shattering window.....»»
South of Midnight: release window, trailer, gameplay, and more
South of Midnight explores the gothic folklore of the Deep South in a way few games do. If you're curious what this title is about, here's everything we know......»»
Black men—including transit workers—are targets for aggression on public transportation, study shows
Black men on buses and trains—whether as passengers or transit workers—face hostile encounters that threaten their sense of safety and well-being, according to a new study by a Keough School of Global Affairs sociologist. By reinforcing racist tr.....»»
Survivors mark 20th anniversary of deadly 2004 tsunami
NatGeo's documentary, Tsunami: Race Against Time, revisits the devastating disaster that killed nearly 230,000 people. In the wee hours of December 26, 2004, a massive 9.2 earthqu.....»»
Survivors mark 20th anniversary of deadly 2004 tsunami
NatGeo's documentary, Tsunami: Race Against Time, revisits the devastating disaster that killed nearly 230,000 people. In the wee hours of December 26, 2004, a massive 9.2 earthqu.....»»
When disaster struck, these EV owners turned to their cars for power
In an era of increasingly hard-hitting disasters, some people are turning to their EVs as a part of their recovery plan......»»
"Doomsday fish" washed ashore in California, but what does that mean?
If one oarfish landing on a beach is a sign of a disaster to come, how bad will it be if three wash up in quick succession?.....»»
Decontaminating toxic tires: Researchers show ability to remove toxic particles from end-of-life tires
Tires are an indispensable part of daily life. Without them, our vehicles would just be a bunch of assembled parts—convenient to sit in, but not effective for getting where you are going......»»
SpaceX will try some new tricks on Starship’s sixth test flight
"An additional objective for this flight will be attempting an in-space burn using a single Raptor engine." The sixth flight of SpaceX's giant Starship rocket, set for takeoff on.....»»
Simulations reveal black holes inherit magnetic fields from parent stars
Black holes are one of the most enigmatic stellar objects. While best known for swallowing up their surroundings into a gravity pit from which nothing can escape, they can also shoot off powerful jets of charged particles, leading to explosive bursts.....»»
Three innovative ways to help countries hit by climate disasters, beyond a loss and damage fund
These days, it's hard to escape news stories discussing how climate change is contributing to extreme weather disasters, including the recent U.S. hurricanes. Aid agencies are increasingly worried about the widespread damage......»»
Are Alternate Timelines Real? Quantum Physics Explains
The multiverse offers no escape from our reality—which might be a very good thing.....»»
Kristi Noem, Trump’s Nominee for Leader of the Department of Homeland Security, Has Rejected Climate Science
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security and its disaster agency has said people aren’t driving temperature increases and declined to accept federal climate money for disaster preparedness as governo.....»»
Thousands flee as Typhoon Usagi hits north of Philippines
Typhoon Usagi slammed into the Philippines' already disaster-ravaged north on Thursday, as authorities rushed to evacuate thousands of people from coastal areas......»»
Valencia floods: How to prevent a natural disaster from becoming a public health crisis
On 29 October, the unthinkable happened to thousands of people in the province of Valencia—in a matter of minutes, they went from going about their daily lives to being submerged or swept away by floodwaters, with many losing everything they own. A.....»»
Thousands flee as fourth major storm in a month hits Philippines
Thousands of people sought shelter, ports were shut down and landslides blocked mountain roads in the Philippines on Monday, as the disaster-weary nation was struck by a fourth cyclone in less than a month......»»
Joker: Folie à Deux actor says he was in the worst film ever made
Comedian Tim Dillon explained that he knew the movie, which he has a small role in, was a disaster even as they filmed it......»»
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ actor says he was in ‘the worst film ever made’
Comedian Tim Dillon explained that he knew the movie, which he has a small role in, was a disaster even as they filmed it......»»
US town on alert after 43 monkeys escape research facility
More than 40 monkeys were on the loose Thursday in a small US town after escaping a research facility, with authorities warning residents to keep their doors and windows closed......»»
How empty cans could make Thailand"s roads safer
Nearly 12,000 cans packed into re-usable "crash boxes" could protect drivers and passengers on Thailand's roads. The innovation developed by Cranfield University focuses on addressing the devastating outcomes of high-speed collisions involving highwa.....»»
Kia says its new EV camper concept is the “ideal escape pod”
Kia has given an electric SUV and an EV van the off-road treatment. Whenever we write about electric vans, the comments reveal a growing but pent-up demand for a camper version. W.....»»