May
Increasing building fire safety with solar chimneys
Scientists from RMIT University in Melbourne and Kingston City Council investigated the impact of solar chimneys on the fire protection of buildings.
May
Evaluating the earthquake hazard of hydraulic fracturing
A new study suggests new guidelines in order to mitigate the earthquake risk triggered by hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing is a drilling
April
USGS releases the first meticulous geological map of the Moon
The United States Geologic Survey (USGS), in collaboration with NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute, has released the first detailed geologic map
April
Evaluating the impact of urban development on flood risk
According to a new study, urban development may cause severe issues when it comes to flooding risk.
April
U.S. coastal areas will be frequently flooded if sea-level rise is not mitigated
According to a new study, coastal cities in the United States may experience flooding incidents even on a daily basis if sea-level rise is not mitiga
April
New insights about ancient continent north of Canada
A new study, published in the Journal of Petrology, presents new discoveries about the North Atlantic Craton. A craton is a part of continental crust
April
Study on the impact of fires in high-rise buildings
Researchers from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), conducted a thorough experimental study on the impact of fire in high-rise office buildings.
