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Scientists recreated the extreme conditions inside a nuclear fireball and discovered that our safety models have been missing key chemical reactions. Their findings could make nuclear event predictions far more accurate.
Anker just launched a home backup battery that can power your refrigerator for over a day during outages. The S2000 earned top marks for actually delivering the energy it promises.
When earthquakes strike and fuel runs out, solar electric vehicles keep emergency shelters powered for days. New research from Japan shows this technology could transform disaster response worldwide.
When the power goes out in Spokane's East Central neighborhood, the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center will now stay online thanks to a new solar-powered microgrid. The system keeps lights on, food cold, and doors open during emergencies.
An elementary school in Washington just completed a solar-powered battery system that will cut energy costs and serve as an emergency shelter during power outages. The $1.7 million project brings clean energy to students while protecting the community.
After devastating wildfires burned over 250,000 hectares last year, Portugal is launching its most ambitious fire prevention operation ever. From fire retardant helicopters to community land clearing, an entire nation is preparing to protect itself.
Amsterdam is making sure its most vulnerable residents can prepare for emergencies by distributing 2,000 free emergency kits through food banks this summer. The city is stepping up where national guidelines left lower-income families behind.
Nigeria's Senate is advancing a bill to establish a National Food Reserve Agency, offering new hope for millions facing rising food costs and supply disruptions. The agency will maintain strategic grain reserves for rapid deployment during emergencies.
A 19-year-old college student lost in Vietnam's foggy mountains stayed alive for nearly two days with just chocolate snacks and stream water. His rescue has turned a beloved Lunar New Year treat into an unexpected survival hero.
Drone maker DJI just made portable power ridiculously compact. Their new Power 1000 Mini packs the same battery capacity as much larger stations into a device that weighs just 25 pounds.
A new plug-and-play battery backup system protects refrigerators during power outages without any complicated installation. The device can keep a standard fridge running for up to four days, saving food and critical medications when storms hit.
Lifestraw just launched its lightest water filter ever at less than one ounce, making safe drinking water accessible to even the most weight-conscious adventurers. The $20 Sip Essential filters 1,000 liters of water and fits in your palm.
When Sadie Robertson's toddler stopped breathing after choking, the prepared mom sprang into action with CPR. Kit made a full recovery, and now Robertson is urging other parents to learn life-saving skills.
When 8-month-old Kit stopped breathing after choking in her high chair, her mom Sadie Robertson performed CPR and saved her life. The "Duck Dynasty" star is now urging parents to learn emergency lifesaving skills.
Firefighters in Orange County are learning to rescue horses using live animal training instead of plastic dummies. The program, sparked by a dramatic 2021 helicopter rescue, now prepares first responders for the most dangerous calls they face.
A Massachusetts high school senior who placed emergency preparedness buckets in every classroom earned a new statewide leadership award. Gavin Tramontozzi's Eagle Scout project and years of service just won him recognition and $3,000 for college.
Tanzania is building a nationwide rapid response team to save more lives during health crises. Forty-four health professionals are learning life-saving emergency skills to prepare the nation for disasters.
When floods threatened Katherine's hospital, Australia made history by deploying its elite disaster response team at home for the first time. The medical teams worked through the night to ensure no one would be left without emergency care.
Over 18% of new electric vehicles sold in the US can now backup your home during power outages, turning your car into a clean, quiet generator. Major automakers are racing to add this life-saving feature across their entire lineups.
A fire safety program at a school in Tiruchi, India is giving students hands-on training that could save lives. Firefighters turned classrooms into interactive learning spaces where kids learned to prevent and respond to fire emergencies.
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