5 things that have changed about FEMA since Katrina – and 5 that haven't
Is the Federal Emergency Management Agency ready for the new era of disasters?
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5 ways to stretch your disaster relief dollars
The desire to help during emergencies like Hurricane Harvey is admirable. Doing some homework might make your contributions…
September 12, 2017
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Sleepy teenage brains need school to start later in the morning
Teenagers aren't just lazy. Their sleep hormones aren't calibrated to let them get up and go until later in the…
September 12, 2017
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Do hurricanes feel the effects of climate change?
What scientists know – and don't know – about the linkage between climate change and hurricanes.
September 12, 2017
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Should the US put power lines underground?
Would putting power lines underground avoid hurricanes knocking out electricity service for millions of people? The answer…
September 12, 2017
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Want to fix America's health care? First, focus on food
Poor diet kills hundreds of thousands per year. If we want to achieve meaningful health care reform, we need to address…
September 12, 2017
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Is the new iPhone designed for cybersafety?
Some of the iPhone's innovations have made users less secure.
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How colleges can help students keep out of academic trouble
It's estimated that 20 percent of first year students are put on academic probation. That's not a small number.…
September 11, 2017
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These four easy steps can make you a math whiz
Dreading math class as you head back into school? Never fear: Try these tips from famed mathematician George Pólya.
September 11, 2017
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What do hospitals do in a hurricane? Use their own emergency plans
Even in areas predicted to take direct hits from hurricanes and other storms, hospitals must do all they can to stay open.…
September 11, 2017
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American generosity after disasters: 4 questions answered
Donations to relief efforts from corporations and celebrities may get the most attention, but they are exceptions.
September 11, 2017
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Evolutionary geneticists spot natural selection happening now in people
Comparing genomes of more than 200,000 people, researchers identified genetic variants that are less common in older people,…
September 11, 2017
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Are cryptocurrencies a dream come true for cyber-extortionists?
Cybercriminals increasingly depend on e-currencies to profit from their misdeeds. They, and their potential victims, could…
September 11, 2017
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The mental health impact of major disasters like Harvey and Irma
After the storm is over, it's time to rebuild – and natural disasters can affect survivors' health for years to…
September 11, 2017
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The only safe email is text-only email
It's impossible to be certain of safety while using Gmail, Yahoo mail and other web-based email systems. The best solution…
September 10, 2017
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Can random bits of DNA lead to safe, new antibiotics and herbicides?
Inserting a random DNA mishmash into a plant or bacterium directs it to make a novel protein. Sifting through the resulting…
September 10, 2017
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A deadly herpes virus is threatening oysters around the world
Oysters grow in seawater and filter their food from it, so how do you shield them from waterborne diseases? Scientists are…
September 10, 2017
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At the beauty salon, Dominican-American women conflicted over quest for straight hair
In New York City, hair salons are one of the few cultural spaces for Dominican women to bond. But they also perpetuate legacies…
September 10, 2017
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Why al-Qaida is still strong 16 years after 9/11
An unprecedented onslaught from the US hasn't destroyed the terrorist organization. What is the secret of its resilience?
September 10, 2017
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Cholera fears rise following Atlantic hurricanes: Are we making any progress?
Surviving a hurricane in poor countries such as Haiti is no guarantee of surviving the secondary problem of cholera.
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