June
New study on tectonic plates movements reveals potential regions with less seismic activity
A new study sheds light on regions where earthquake activity is less likely to occur. Researchers from Cardiff University in Wales and Tsukuba Univ
June
A new study presents the first quantitative stress magnitude map that also includes horizontal stress orientations in North America. The findings w
May
A new study predicts that Mississippi Delta may drown for good
According to a new study, the marshes in the Mississippi Delta may permanently drown as a result of the global sea-level rise.
May
Researchers produce high strength steel with increased fracture resistance and ductility
Scientists from the University of Hong Kong and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have managed to create a steel product that presents high strength, cracking resistance and ductility.
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
