Experts: Central U.S. needs to be ready for next earthquake
Experts have warned for decades that a large swath of the central U.S. is at high risk for a devastating earthquake. They know that overcoming complacency is among their biggest hurdles.
Experts have warned for decades that a large swath of the central U.S. is at high risk for a devastating earthquake. They know that overcoming complacency is among their biggest hurdles.
Environment
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Ice coverage may be nearing its peak throughout the Great Lakes in a season that has trended closer to average than originally forecast, as Lake Michigan's water levels are expected to continue their decline well below the ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 21, 2022
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Social Sciences
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Social Sciences
Dec 14, 2021
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Firms that are more visible in the media increase their value and their stock returns, according to new research from Aalto University and Goethe University.
Economics & Business
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Economics & Business
May 27, 2021
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Environment
Nov 18, 2020
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SpaceX's Starlink satellite cluster has been receiving much headline space recently as it continues adding satellites at a breathtaking pace. Much of this news coverage has focused on how it's impacting amateur skygazers ...
Space Exploration
Nov 4, 2020
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Ecology
Sep 28, 2020
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If the words in a weather forecast, such as "cool," "sunny" or "windy," can influence the way you dress for the day—can they also influence whether or not you take public transit?
Social Sciences
Sep 1, 2020
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