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Lessons for the northwest: Japanese death toll could have been worse
(PhysOrg.com) -- An estimated 20,000 people died or are missing after a massive earthquake-induced tsunami struck Japan on March 11, 2011, yet some 200,000 people were in the inundation zone at the time.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Mar 06, 2012 |
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Engineers improve allocation of limited health care resources in resource-poor nations
In the developing world, allocating limited health care resources as effectively and equitably as possible is a top priority.
Feb 23, 2012 |
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Anthrax-killing foam proves effective in meth lab cleanup
Sandia's decontamination foam, developed more than a decade ago and used to decontaminate federal office buildings and mailrooms during the 2001 anthrax attacks, is now being used to decontaminate illegal ...
Feb 16, 2012 |
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Seismologists' trial in Italy highlights need for routine earthquake forecasting, geophysicist says
Six Italian seismologists and one government official went on trial for manslaughter in Italy last week. The unusual trial stems from accusations that the seven failed to adequately communicate the potential ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Oct 03, 2011 |
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Trial opens against scientists for Italy quake
Seven scientists and other experts went on trial on manslaughter charges Tuesday for allegedly failing to sufficiently warn residents before a devastating earthquake that killed more than 300 people in central ...
Sep 20, 2011 |
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September is peak month for hurricanes in North Carolina
More hurricanes and tropical storms hit North Carolina in September than in any other month. Two UNC experts explain how state residents can stay safe and healthy before and after a dangerous storm.
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Sep 09, 2011 |
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Study shows first responders will report to duty, but need assistance with family matters
Headlines screamed in the days following Hurricane Katrina: Police Quitting, Overwhelmed by Chaos. Pundits squawked about the flight of the "notoriously corrupt" New Orleans police force. City and emergency ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 18, 2011 |
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Health information technology 'control tower' could improve earthquake response
A new study published by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College and the University of California, Davis, foresees improvements in patient outcomes after a major earthquake through more effective use of information technology. ...
Mar 21, 2011 |
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Researchers develop low-cost medical ventilators for global disasters
(PhysOrg.com) -- Matthew Callaghan, MD, had an epiphany about medical device design during a pandemic planning meeting, when his hospital was drafting a worst-case scenario protocol to decide which types of ...
Feb 14, 2011 |
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New disaster preparedness tool calculates casualty estimates
In the aftermath of a dirty bomb, hundreds or even thousands of victims could require medical attention. First responders conduct extensive training to prepare for such a cataclysmic event, but planning is ...
Jan 25, 2011 |
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