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Scientists from Mexico and Japan just installed cutting-edge earthquake detectors 5,000 meters beneath the Pacific Ocean to protect coastal communities. The yearlong mission could transform how millions prepare for natural disasters.
Scientists in China and Japan discovered that mimicking the delicate structure of butterfly wings could create buildings that survive earthquakes. The breakthrough design has already outperformed traditional building methods in rigorous safety tests.
A honeycomb-shaped office building in Vancouver is proving that wood can stand tall in earthquake zones while fighting climate change. The Hive is now the tallest earthquake-resistant mass timber building in North America.
Japan just approved a powerful new disaster management agency that will coordinate rescue efforts across the country. The agency launches this fall with more staff, more resources, and a mission to make sure no disaster victim is left without help.
Japan just unveiled its first two-story 3D-printed house designed to withstand earthquakes using geometry inspired by natural caves. The innovative home combines robotic construction with earthquake-resistant engineering to meet the country's strict seismic safety standards.
A convenience store in Japan just became the country's first disaster relief hub, equipped with solar power, a well, and free rice balls for emergencies. It's a hopeful model that could save lives when earthquakes strike.
A Moroccan civil engineer who slept in a car during the 2004 earthquake has invented a non-invasive tool that "listens" to concrete structures before they fail. Her startup just won France's prestigious Prix Pépite for student entrepreneurship.