June 12, 2026 Why Every Family Needs a 72-Hour Emergency Survival Kit Introduction Natural disasters, power outages, and unexpected emergencies rarely come with warnings. In such situations, the first 72 hours are often the most critical period for survival and safety. This is why emergency preparedness experts strongly recommend that every household maintain a 72-hour […]
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Mapping the ocean with autonomous sensors
In late October 2025, Tropical Storm Melissa moved through the Caribbean Sea with moderate winds that didn’t get much attention. But on Oct. 25, aided by a patch of warm ocean, the storm rapidly intensified. By the time it made landfall in Jamaica, it was one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, uprooting trees, […]
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Coping with catastrophe
Each April in Japan, people participate in a tradition called “hanami,” or cherry-blossom viewing, where they picnic under the blooming trees. The tradition has a second purpose: The presence of people at these gatherings, often by water, helps solidify riverbanks and protect them from spring floods. The celebration has a dual purpose, by addressing, however […]
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Study reveals climatic fingerprints of wildfires and volcanic eruptions
Volcanoes and wildfires can inject millions of tons of gases and aerosol particles into the air, affecting temperatures on a global scale. But picking out the specific impact of individual events against a background of many contributing factors is like listening for one person’s voice from across a crowded concourse. MIT scientists now have a way to […]
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