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After Hurricane Ian tore the roof off Barberstry & Company in 2022, owner Nick Finley bounced between temporary locations for three years to keep serving his community. Now he's finally back where he started, proving resilience can outlast any storm.
New research from Florida International University shows that strategically planted trees can slash hurricane wind pressure on homes by up to 50%. The breakthrough could help homeowners, insurers, and cities build stronger hurricane defenses.
After hurricanes devastated Alabama in 2005, the state launched a program to strengthen 53,000 homes with better roofs at no cost to homeowners. When Hurricane Sally hit in 2020, those fortified roofs proved their worth with dramatically reduced damage.
Scientists tested 40,000 Florida trees in hurricane-force winds and discovered the right trees in the right spots can slash wind pressure on homes in half. Even better: they've created a tool to help homeowners pick the safest trees to plant.
Artificial intelligence has leapfrogged decades of traditional progress to become one of the most accurate hurricane prediction tools at the National Hurricane Center. For Texas Gulf Coast residents, this breakthrough could mean more precise warnings and better preparation for future storms.
When Hurricane Helene buried Will Runion's farm under 8 feet of sand, he faced losing more than crops. Now scientists and farmers across Appalachia are pioneering new ways to rebuild soil and secure the future of mountain agriculture.
As the Pacific braces for a more active hurricane season, the Red Cross is preparing neighbors to help neighbors when disaster strikes. Community members across Hawaii can now learn free shelter operation skills before storms arrive.
South Carolina families can grab free trees to help rebuild the canopy destroyed by Hurricane Helene. TreesUpstate is giving away 500 native trees this May to restore neighborhoods still recovering from the storm.
Thousands of Westmoreland residents are getting their electricity back thanks to a government recovery program targeting the hardest-hit communities. The Energy Poverty Reduction Project is rewiring homes and certifying safety systems after Hurricane Melissa knocked out power across western Jamaica.
After Hurricane Katrina destroyed protective wetlands, volunteers have planted nearly 30,000 cypress and tupelo trees around New Orleans to anchor the sinking land and shield the city from future storms. The saplings represent two decades of determined recovery, transforming degraded marshes into thriving forests once again.
Google's AI weather model gave Jamaica five days' warning before Hurricane Melissa became the strongest storm to ever hit the island, likely saving lives. Now the technology is getting even better for this year's hurricane season.
A pediatric psychologist reveals how letting children confront discomfort builds confidence and resilience for life. Her approach draws from exposure therapy science and offers practical strategies for parents.
Scientists shrunk hurricane-tracking equipment to 1/100th its original size, putting it on satellites as small as shoeboxes. These tiny weather watchers can now check storms every hour instead of every few days, giving forecasters critical data to save lives.
Wildlife rehabilitation teams in Florida are helping animals recover and return to their natural habitats after recent hurricanes battered the coast. The effort shows how communities rally to protect vulnerable species during disaster recovery.
After a decade building low-cost baby incubators for underserved communities, entrepreneur Jane Marie Chen's company shut down, leaving her burned out. Her new TED talk reveals what losing everything taught her about resilience.
Forget Blue Monday—scientists say sadness is actually essential for healthy child development. New research shows that experiencing and processing sadness builds empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence in young people.
Jamaica is bouncing back from Hurricane Melissa with an ambitious plan to plant 300,000 trees by June, part of a bigger mission to add three million trees nationwide. The Sandals Foundation, Forestry Department, and Jamaica Fire Brigade just kicked off the effort at a forest reserve in Ocho Rios.
More than 250 lymphoma survivors will learn stress management and coping techniques through a groundbreaking national trial. The free virtual program treats resilience as a teachable skill, not something you're born with.
A 180-million-year-old ichthyosaur fossil from Germany shows how a massive marine predator adapted its hunting style after surviving devastating injuries. The discovery reveals an inspiring story of resilience preserved in stone.
A four-time cancer survivor and researcher is challenging the harmful myth that resilience means bouncing back unchanged. Her two decades of research reveal what truly helps people heal after trauma.
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