Resilience
Water bears survive cosmic radiation with one DNA-protecting protein – learning how could boost human resilience, too
Water bears survive cosmic radiation with one DNA-protecting protein – learning how could boost human resilience, too Tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, are microscopic creatures that can survive extreme conditions such as boiling heat, freezing cold, and crushing pressure, making them one of the toughest animals on Earth. A newly discovered […]
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FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US
FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US FEMA’s buyout program has helped millions of Americans relocate from flood-prone areas to safer locations, but many homeowners are selling their homes or renting them out to new residents instead of accepting a government buyout offer. The majority of people […]
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Baseball returns to a Japanese American detention camp after a historic ball field was restored
Baseball returns to a Japanese American detention camp after a historic ball field was restored Baseball returns to Manzanar Relocation Center, a Japanese American detention camp during WWII, after an 80-year hiatus. The restoration was spearheaded by Dan Kwong, a descendant of a detainee, and features custom 1940s-style uniforms and vintage equipment. The Manzanar Relocation […]
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A massive eruption 74,000 years ago affected the whole planet – archaeologists use volcanic glass to figure out how people survived
A massive eruption 74,000 years ago affected the whole planet – archaeologists use volcanic glass to figure out how people survived • A massive volcanic eruption 74,000 years ago, known as the Toba supereruption, had a profound impact on human survival, with scientists using volcanic glass to study its effects. • The eruption was one […]
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What can we learn from hurricane Katrina 20 years later?
What can we learn from hurricane Katrina 20 years later? Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall in Louisiana in August 2005, still offers lessons for disaster recovery researchers 20 years later. Research has shown that having strong social ties and community support increases resilience and people’s ability to recover after disasters, while being displaced from one’s […]
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History shows why FEMA is essential in disasters, and how losing independent agency status hurt its ability to function
History shows why FEMA is essential in disasters, and how losing independent agency status hurt its ability to function FEMA’s independent agency status was lost in the early 2000s, leading to complaints about delays caused by bureaucracy and red tape. The Trump administration is cutting jobs at FEMA and talking about dismantling the agency, which […]
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How bachata rose from Dominican Republic’s brothels and shantytowns to become a global sensation
How bachata rose from Dominican Republic’s brothels and shantytowns to become a global sensation Bachata, a genre born in the Dominican Republic’s brothels and shantytowns, has become a global sensation, rising from its humble beginnings to top the Latin music charts. The genre’s popularity can be attributed to its ability to tell stories of love, […]
🎭 Entertainment
Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors find healing and meaning through oral history project
Colorado’s Marshall Fire survivors find healing and meaning through oral history project The Marshall Fire in Colorado, which occurred on December 30, 2021, had a devastating impact on survivors, with over 1,000 structures destroyed and two people killed. As part of the recovery process, an oral history project was initiated to preserve the stories of […]
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My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants
My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants Spokane, Washington, was awarded a $19.9 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help manage rising heat wave risk and boost the local economy, but the funding was abruptly terminated by […]
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To spur the construction of affordable, resilient homes, the future is concrete
To spur the construction of affordable, resilient homes, the future is concrete The traditional wood framing method used in most single-family homes in the US has limitations, including vulnerability to fire, water damage, and pests. Concrete offers unmatched strength, durability, and design flexibility, making it an attractive alternative for affordable, resilient housing. Precast concrete construction, […]
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